Initial estimates by four ministries suggest that cyclone Amphan badly affected 26 districts and caused damage worth Tk 1,100 crore, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman said Thursday.
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Cyclone Amphan claims 12 lives in coastal districts
Dhaka, May 21: At least 12 people including children have died in different coastal districts as super cyclone ‘Amphan’ battered the country on Wednesday night, according to government account.
13 killed in Gaibandha road crash
At least 13 people were killed as a truck overturned on a road in Dublagari area of Polashbari upazila in Gaibandha district on Thursday morning.
PM provides Tk 250 mn for municipal staff
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has allocated Tk 25 core for the country’s 328 municipalities to pay the salaries and allowances of their officials and employees amid the coronavirus crisis.
Bangladesh reports highest 22 deaths, 1,773 cases in 24 hrs
Dhaka,May 21: The death toll from coronavirus stood at 408 with 22 more fatality recorded in the country in 24 hours till Thursday afternoon.
Cyclone Amphan causes extensive damage, weakens over Rajshahi
The extremely severe Cyclone Amphan crossed the Bangladesh-West Bengal coasts on Wednesday evening with its main fury on West Bengal 24 Parganas leaving a trail of devastations.
Two deaths reported as Cyclone Amphan batters, crosses coast
Extremely severe cyclonic storm ‘Amphan’ roared into West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts at 2.30 pm on Wednesday between Digha in WB and Hatiya island in BD, unleashing heavy rain and high-velocity winds that left a trail of destruction.
Dhaka procures five new C-130J aircraft for BD Air Force
The government has procured five C-130J aircrafts from the United Kingdom (UK) as part of its efforts to modernise Bangladesh Air Force (BAF).
Cyclone Amphan: Nearly 2 million people evacuated in BD
The government has evacuated about 18.61 lakh people and 3.61 livestock to 14,636 shelter centres in coastal districts until Wednesday noon as super cyclone ‘Amphan’ is likely to make landfall this (Wednesday) evening.
Dhaka reports 1617 new coronavirus cases, 16 deaths in 24hrs
Bangladesh saw further rise in coronavirus cases as the health authorities confirmed the detection of 1617 more new cases in the span of 24 hours on Wednesday, raising the number of total cases to 26,738.
Cyclone Amphan batters Bangladesh, West Bengal coasts
Cyclone ‘Amphan’ is likely to make landfall on the coast by 8pm tonight, with a 180-200 kph wind speed at its centre.
BNP asks its men to stand by people facing Cyclone Amphan
As the country braces for Super Cyclone ‘Amphan’ amid coronavirus pandemic, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday asked their party leaders and activists to stand by people to be affected by the natural disaster.
Cyclone Amphan: PM asks AL men to stay beside people
Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the leaders and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies to stand beside people as they brace for cyclone Amphan.
50 cyclone shelters ready in Cox’s Bazar: IOM
Some 50 multipurpose cyclone shelters have been prepared and 256 cyclone preparation programme volunteer units provided cyclone early warning system messages to the community in Rohingya camp as cyclone Amphan is unlikely to hit Cox’s Bazar district.
Cyclone Amphan: Thousands evacuated in Satkhira
As Cyclone ‘Amphan’ is approaching fast, the district administration of Satkhira has taken all the necessary preparations to tackle the super cyclone in addition to evacuating thousands of vulnerable people.
Great danger signal 10 Mongla, Payra; 9 for Ctg, Cox’s Bazar
Super Cyclone Amphan which has let loose gusty or squally winds and rainfall in the coastal districts of Bangladesh and light rainfall all over Bangladesh is on way to cross the Bangladesh coast on Wednesday afternoon or evening, with a…
Virus hits Bangladeshi freelancers, outsourcing sector hard
When coronavirus spread to developed countries and led to the shutdown of many companies, freelancers and outsourcing companies in Bangladesh started feeling the pinch as work orders fell drastically, leaving many without a job. “Around 80 percent freelancers are now…
Cooperate with govt over corona crisis: Quader tells parties
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday urged all parties to extend cooperation to government during the coronavirus situation for the sake of the country’s people. He also called upon political parties to refrain from indulging in mudslinging and…
65-day fishing ban in Bay begins from Wednesday
The 65-day ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal will begin from Wednesday.
Banks to remain open Friday, Saturday
Banks have been asked to continue operation on Friday (May 22) and Saturday (May 23) in the industrial areas to facilitate payment of wages to garment workers before Eid and also continue export import activities.
GP pays another Tk 1000 crore to BTRC
Private mobile operator Grameenphone (GP) on Tuesday deposited another Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) as ordered by the apex court.
2 million coastal people evacuated to shelters: Minister
The people living in coastal regions of the country will be evacuated to shelters by Tuesday evening, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman.
4,042 granted bail from virtual court on Tuesday
A total of 4,042 people secured bail after their petitions were heard by virtual courts across the country on Tuesday.
NEC approves Tk 2.05 trillion ADP for 2020-21
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday approved the Annual Development Programme (ADP) involving Tk 205,145 crore for the 2020-21 fiscal year with focus on transport, education, health and agriculture sectors.
Dhaka reports more 21 corona deaths, 1251 new cases
Bangladesh saw another big jump in coronavirus cases with the detection of 1,251 more patients in a span of 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 25,121.
Ekushey Padak winning Prof Mujibur Rahman Devdas passes away
Mujibur Rahman Devdas, Ekushey Padak winning professor of Mathematics Department of Rajshahi University, passed away on Monday due to old age complications. He was 90.
Homegoing Bid: Thousands gather at Mawa ghat to cross Padma
Several thousand people gathered at Mawa ferry terminal on Tuesday morning in their desperate bid to cross the Padma River although ferry services remained suspended.
বাজেটে দরিদ্র মা’দের জন্য বরাদ্দ দাবি করেছে ডরপ
করোনা পরিস্থির কারণে দারিদ্র্র্যের হার বৃদ্ধির সম্ভাবনা রয়েছে এমন আশঙ্কা করে দারিদ্র বিমোচনে আসছে ২০২০-২১ অর্থ বছরের প্রস্তাবিত বাজেটে দরিদ্র মা’দের জন্য বাজেট বরাদ্দ দাবি করেছে বেসরকারি সংস্থা ডরপ।
Super Cyclone Amphan comes closer to Bangladesh coast
Dhaka, May 19 – The peripheral winds of the very severe cyclonic storm Amphan have already started hitting the Bangladesh coasts blowing its clouds that are causing rainfall. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said the destructive cyclone may grow more…
Mashrafe needs not part away with his bracelet
DHAKA – Mashrafe Bin Mortaza won’t have to part away from his precious bracelet despite the belonging, which has been a part of his memorable moments for the last 18 years, was sold for whopping at an incredible price of…