Environment

Human trafficking in Bangladesh increased

Human trafficking cases in Bangladesh and the Philippines increased after devastating cyclones and typhoons displaced millions, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said today.

Magnitude 6.8 quake in China's Sichuan leaves more than 30 dead

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck China's Sichuan province on Monday, the strongest to hit the region since 2017, killing more than 30 people and shaking the provincial capital of Chengdu and more distant provinces.

Nearly 20,000 marooned as Teesta water flows 15cm above danger level

Erosion by Teesta, Dharla: Many rendered homeless in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram

Death toll in Pakistan flooding crosses 1,000

River Bank Erosion / Jamuna devours over hundred houses in a week

Flood death toll rises to 140

Tidal surges likely to inundate many parts of coastal districts

Low-lying areas of 15 coastal districts in Bangladesh, including their offshore islands and chars, are likely to be inundated by tidal surges, the weather department said on Friday.

Lightning kills farmer, teen in Lalmonirhat, Chapainawabganj

Two people were dead in separate incidents of lightning strikes during rain in Lalmonirhat and Chapainawabganj districts today (July 30, 2022).

1.5 crore more at flood risk

In less than two decades, the number of people exposed to flood risks rose by 1.5 crore, around nine percent of the country’s population, due to human settlements and infrastructural developments in floodplains, says a study.

Flood death toll now 134 as 3 more die: DGHS

Flood-hit victims of Hakaluki haor still in distress

4 dead as powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines

Flood death toll now 131

Flood death toll now 131: DGHS

Over Tk 86,811cr lost to floods

The recent devastating floods in 18 north and northeastern districts caused damages worth over Tk 86,811 crore, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman said yesterday.

Waiting for the rain

After a spell of extreme heat and scanty rain in the last two consecutive months, farmers across the country were expecting favourable weather for a good harvest of rain-fed Aman paddy, which accounts for 39 percent of total grain production.

Flood death toll now 137 as one more dies

One more person died due to floods across the country in the 24 hours till this morning (August 3, 2022).

Bangladesh sees lowest July rain in 41 years

While monsoon is supposed to be at its peak in July, the country witnessed less than half the average rainfall during the month this year.

Thousands evacuate homes as Teesta flows 25cm above danger level in Lalmonirhat

Thousands of people in low-lying areas under the Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat, adjacent to Teesta Barrage, have left their homesteads this (August 1, 2022) evening as the Teesta River water has been flowing 25cm above the danger level due to the onrush of water from upstream.