Though we have no control over extreme weather events like cyclones, our focus should be on minimising the damage. The government should prioritise actions like ensuring cyclone shelters and protecting embankments, and community awareness and participation are equally important. Many social NGOs have emerged in Banshkhali led by educated youth. For the past few years, […]
However, in a press release sent to Prothom Alo at around 2:30 pm on Wednesday, Summit Group said that according to the assessment of international experts, the ship should be taken to a dockyard in Singapore or the Middle East for repairs. It has already been prepared for departure. Summit Group hopes that it will […]
The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) demanded the arrest of former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed and former Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed as well as the confiscation of their properties to help people affected by Cyclone Remal. The party leaders made this demand at a protest rally in the capital's Bijaynagar area on […]
Moreover, it is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, rhesus monkey, 42 species of mammals, 290 species of birds, 120 species of fish, 35 reptiles and eight species of amphibians. Of these, two species of amphibians, 14 species of reptiles, 25 species of birds and five species of mammals are currently endangered. Since […]
The Prime Minister will later exchange views with divisional level officials. The Patuakhali district administration and the ruling Awami League have made full preparations for the Prime Minister's visit to Patuakhali. Sheikh Hasina, president of the ruling Awami League (AL), will leave for Dhaka at 3 pm after finishing her day-long programme at Kalapara in […]
Cyclone Remal kills 16, damages 175,000 houses
These included 14 workers who were buried under the debris when the mine collapsed following rains on Tuesday, the Mizoram government said in a statement. Ten people died in West Bengal, senior government official Sumit Gupta said on Wednesday. At least 10 others died in the states of Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya, according to reports […]
Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) president Sheikh Hasina will visit cyclone Remal-affected areas in Patuakhali on Thursday. AL general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader gave this information at a press conference at the Dhanmondi political office of AL president Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka today.
The entire Sundarbans was submerged for about 30 hours due to tidal surge caused by Cyclone Remal, resulting in saline water entering the ponds dug to conserve fresh water for wildlife and people. Meanwhile, the forest department recovered 26 deer carcasses from various areas of Sundarbans by Tuesday afternoon. The carcasses of three deer were […]
Cyclone Remal caused high tide flooding across the Sundarbans for about 30 hours, resulting in saline water overflowing into the ponds dug to provide fresh water for wild animals and forest dwellers. Carcasses of deer have been found and forest department offices have been damaged. The Bay of Bengal and coastal rivers are still turbulent. […]
Sukumar Mandal, a resident of Goriyabari village in Koyra, joined the work of repairing the embankment of Shakbaria river. He said, “If I do not work for a day, I am unable to run the family. However, I am working for a living without any wages. If we do not work, it will take a […]
Stormy winds blew at a speed of 90-120 kmph in Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Patuakhali, Barguna, Bhola and other coastal districts. Tidal waves were also created due to the effect of the cyclone. It also rained throughout the country on Monday. Meteorologists and climatologists said that the aftermath of the severe cyclone Remal will last […]
At least 10 people were killed due to cyclone Remal in the coastal districts of the country. These deaths occurred in Khulna, Satkhira, Barishal, Patuakhali, Bhola and Chittagong districts. Many areas were submerged due to floods caused by the cyclone. State Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mohibur Rahman gave this information in a press conference […]
Many people left their homes to go to their workplaces, but public transport was not adequate. Besides, CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers and rickshaw pullers alleged overcharging, adding to the woes of commuters. In some areas, rickshaw drivers are also avoiding going to certain designated areas due to waterlogging. * more to follow…
Mongla Port Authority (MPA) Secretary Mohammad Makruzzaman said the Mongla port has already resumed operations. “There was no damage here as the port authority had already made extensive preparations,” he said. Speaking to BSS, Sunderbans West DFO Abu Naser Mohsin Hussain said the intensity of damage in the Sunderbans could not be immediately ascertained. Water […]