Bangladesh

Brahmaputra, Dharla keep swelling; more areas submerged in Kurigram, Gaibandha

Shawdesh desk; The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger level at different points in Kurigram and Gaibandha districts, inundating different low-lying and char areas Monday morning. The Brahmaputra was flowing

4 villages inundated as dam collapses in Feni

Shawdesh desk: Four villages in Fulgazi upazila have been flooded following the breakdown of a portion of Muhuri river dam due to heavy rains and an onrush of hilly water.

Ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar route to run as usual even after Padma Bridge opening

Shawdesh Desk: Ferries on Shimulia-Banglabazar route are going to stay for now even after the opening of the Padma Bridge next week, according to relevant officials. The widely used ferry

Padma Bridge to create huge job opportunities in Khulna region

Shawdesh Desk; The long-cherished Padma Bridge is set to be inaugurated on June 25 next creating employment opportunities for thousands of people living it the country’s southwestern region as establishment

Outage intensifies sufferings as 40 lakh people trapped by flood in Sylhet, Sunamganj

Shawdesh dEsk: A number of 40 lakh people are worst affected, electricity disconnected and communications snapped as Sylhet and Sunamganj districts are hard hit by devastating flood. Continuous rain coupled

Army starts toll free numbers to assist flood affected people in Sylhet, Sunamgaj

Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh Army started toll free numbers in a bid to assist flood affected people in Sylhet and Sunamgaj districts, says Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. The

1 lakh stranded as flood situation worsens further in Kurigram

Shawdesh desk: Flood situation in Kurigram district worsened further due to the swelling of major rivers caused by onrush of water from upstream and incessant rainfall, rendering one lakh marooned.

Jamuna crosses danger level in Bogura

Shawdesh desk: The water level of Jamuna river is flowing at 2cm above the danger level. The water is increasing in the river for few days at Sariakandi Point due