Bangladesh flood 2024

Why has the government’s flood response been so slow?

A month after the floods, the government has yet to begin rehabilitation work.
24 September 2024, 02:00 AM

How the youth is contributing to flood relief in unique ways

From doing charity livestreams to selling SEO backlinks, the Bangladeshi youth is finding interesting avenues to generate funds for flood victims.
31 August 2024, 14:31 PM

Painting for a cause: Dhaka’s artists show how it’s done

Dhaka Storytellers’ “Art for Charity” event on 30 August 2024 united 19 artists to support Bangladesh flood victims. Proceeds went to disaster relief, showcasing art’s power in fostering community spirit and resilience.
31 August 2024, 10:45 AM

We need time to heal: Toya

Toya and her husband, Sayed Zaman Shawon, who is also an artiste, both joined the movement. They have also sent aid and volunteered to support flood victims.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Bubly shares her experience of aiding flood victims in her hometown

She highlighted the significant challenge of sending aid, “We managed to gather a significant amount of relief items in Dhaka for those affected by the floods but delivering them was challenging due to fragile communication systems in flood-hit rural areas.” 
30 August 2024, 12:24 PM

Daraz Bangladesh and Mission Save Bangladesh unite for flood relief efforts

The initiative will support about 3,500 families primarily in the hardest-hit areas of Southeastern and Northeastern Bangladesh.
29 August 2024, 12:34 PM

Artistes rally to support flood victims across Bangladesh

As Bangladesh grapples with severe flooding, celebrities have united to support those affected by this disaster. Regions such as Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Cumilla, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, and Khagrachari are experiencing one of the worst floods in recent history. In response, many in the entertainment industry have taken action.
27 August 2024, 18:05 PM

Farakka water release: FFWC says no chance of flood in next 7 days in Bangladesh

Only 7 cm water rise in the Ganga river (Padma river in Bangladesh) at Chapainawabganj point in last 24 hours, said Sarder Uday Raihan, executive engineer of the FFWC
27 August 2024, 08:39 AM

Would have gone myself if not for my two children: Pori Moni

Pori Moni, who is one of the most vocal actresses of the country and a humanitarian by her own merits, has recently made a heartfelt plea to the nation, urging everyone to support those affected by the devastating floods that have ravaged parts of Bangladesh.
26 August 2024, 18:05 PM

75% telecom towers in Feni still non-functional: BTRC

Some 1,008 out of 14,551 towers are inactive in 11 districts
26 August 2024, 14:10 PM

Flash floods: ‘We had no clue what was coming’

When Tuhin Rana heard last week that his remote village in Noakhali was being flooded, he called his parents and wife who just gave birth to a daughter and told them to stay safe.
25 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Walton MD instructs distributors, Plaza & sales representatives to stand by flood victims

distributors, plaza representatives and sales teams from the very beginning have been conducting rescue operations and relief distribution activities with the slogan of 'Beside the people, for the people'
25 August 2024, 15:01 PM

What made the flood so severe

The flooding is not solely due to the dam overflow
25 August 2024, 13:30 PM

Putul finally finds flood-affected family

Renowned singer Sajia Sultana Putul has finally located her sister, Sanjida Akhter Kona, and her family, after days of searching amidst the devastating floods in Bangladesh, thanks to community support.
25 August 2024, 10:46 AM

Flood relief: When art speaks louder than words

In a heart-warming display of compassion, artists across Bangladesh are stepping forward, using their talents to support those affected by the floods.
25 August 2024, 09:06 AM

Mahfuz Ahmed stands by flood-hit hometown

Among those impacted by this catastrophe is Mahfuz Ahmed, one of the 90s' most beloved actors. Despite his decades-long residence in Dhaka, Mahfuz’s heart remains tethered to his ancestral village of Jagatpur in Lakshmipur’s Ramganj upazila, now submerged under floodwaters. “I have never seen so much water in my life,” he shared, his voice heavy with concern. “Floods have happened before, but never has the water level risen like this.”
25 August 2024, 06:11 AM

5km road submerged in Feni; Dhaka-Ctg communication disrupted

Floodwater has submerged around 5-6 kilometre stretch in Feni’s Lalpol area on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, disrupting road communication between the two districts..A nearly 50-km-long tailback has formed as hundreds of vehicles -- trucks, mini trucks, lorries, pickups, buses, microbuses, jee
24 August 2024, 10:27 AM

Celebrities rally to support flood victims across the nation

Flash floods have wreaked havoc across northeastern and southeastern Bangladesh, submerging vast areas in districts like Cumilla, Feni, Chattogram, and Noakhali. The catastrophe has left 1,89,663 families stranded, and conditions are worsening as eight rivers surge above the danger level till the filing of this report on Thursday afternoon.
22 August 2024, 11:05 AM