Bangladesh is highly susceptible to natural and human-induced disasters due to its geophysical location, land characteristics, and anthropogenic causes.

Experts say a powerful earthquake will destroy vast amounts of infrastructure in Bangladesh.

Analysing the recent earthquake can provide valuable information about future threats.

Addressing the differential impacts of disasters on intersectional categories requires pragmatic and effective policies with implementation strategies.

Response and rehabilitation strategies need to be more effective 

Cyclone Mocha was just the first of the season, and Bangladesh will face more in the days to come. We need to focus on a more holistic approach to disaster management, especially the evacuation process and recovery aspect, and not just rely on warnings and people’s willingness to move to shelters.

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

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

Bangladesh must invest wisely in training our young girls and boys to become the knowledge workers of the future.

The recent incident of fire at Suhrawardy hospital has once again exposed the fact that our hospitals are not at all prepared to handle any emergency and post-emergency situation such as fire or earthquake.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday stressed the need for collaboration and cooperation among neighbouring countries to minimise damages caused by natural disasters.

Bangladesh experienced over 200 natural disasters since 1980, leaving a total death toll of approximately 200,000 people and causing economic loss worth nearly $17 billion.

Dhaka city authorities today have decided to form ward-level bodies throughout Dhaka to improve disaster management following an earthquake in the densely populated city.

Indian Union home ministry's disaster management experts warn of a bigger catastrophe, earthquakes with a magnitude of 8.2 or greater on the Richter scale which may hit the already ruptured Himalayan region, reports The Times of India.

The World Bank estimates that every dollar invested in disaster prevention saves $4 in disaster damage. A single large disaster can cost between three to six percent of a developing country's economic output.