Government help must be both quick and sustainable

Even after 31 years of advocacy, lobbying and dialogues, no dedicated finance has yet been delivered under the UNFCCC.

Proper preparations and mitigating actions can improve resilience to tropical cyclones 

Cyclone Sitrang damaged vast stretches of cropland that may take months to recover from

Cyclone Sitrang is over and the weather is forecast to be sunny today. But for thousands of people in Bangladesh, including farmers, it is rather gloomy. 

Cyclone Sitrang left a trail of destruction as it swept through the country on Monday night (October 24, 2022).

Cyclone Sitrang has affected 33,000 hectares of transplanted Aman paddy crop and washed away fish and shrimps mainly in the southern coastal districts, officials said yesterday.  

We would like to remind the authorities, different aid groups, and people in general, that the biggest challenges are still ahead of us.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (October 25, 2022) said around 80 lakh subscribers are still out of power across the country since cyclone Sitrang damaged infrastructures.

Flight operations have resumed at Chattogram’s Shah Amanat International Airport, Cox’s Bazar Airport, and Barishal Airport at 12pm today (October 25, 2022) after 21 hours. 

At least 11 people have died in seven districts of the country due to the impact of Cyclone Sitrang yesterday (October 24, 2022).

Khulna region has been sunny since morning (October 25, 2022) with occasional clouds in the sky. However, many roads are still under water due to yesterday's heavy rain brought on by Cyclone Sitrang.

The surge in dengue cases in the country could continue longer than expected because of the rain.

Cyclone Sitrang has turned into a depression weakening further while heading towards India's Meghalaya-Tripura through Brahmanbaria-Sylhet region.

Cyclone Sitrang lost some of its strength as it roared towards the coasts of Bangladesh and it can no longer be described as a ‘severe cyclonic storm’, says Bangladesh Met office.

Vehicular movement on Dhaka-Chattogram highway was halted for three hours tonight (October 25, 2022) as trees collapsed at Daudkandi and Bhaberchar area due to the squally weather caused by Cyclone Sitrang.

Nijhum Dwip union of Noakhali's Hatiya Upazila has been submerged in tidal surges and heavy rain caused by the influence of cyclone Sitrang.

All educational institutions in Chattogram, Barishal and Khulna divisions-- have been declared closed due to Cyclone Sitrang.

Coastal districts along with capital Dhaka have been experiencing torrential rains owing to the effects of Cyclone Sitrang.

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman has said that the army, navy and the Coast Guard members will evacuate people from hard-to-reach areas as cyclone Sitrang is heading towards Bangladesh.