Next UK PM: Rishi Sunak a strong favorite
Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is strong favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister within days — or even hours — after former leader Boris Johnson dropped out of the…
Preparations taken to evacuate 3 lakh people in Bhola char areas
The district administration has taken preparations to move some three lakh residents of the char areas of Bhola district to the shelters as cyclone ‘Sitrang’ is likely to make a…
Cyclone Sitrang: Rain disrupts commute in Dhaka
Rain triggered by Cyclone Sitrang has been causing commute woes for Dhaka dwellers since this morning. Bangladesh Meteorological Department recorded 28 mm rains in 9 hours till 12 pm. …
Cyclone Sitrang: Nothing much to worry, says State Minister Enamur
Bangladesh State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Enamur Rahman on Monday (October 24, 2022) said there is nothing much to worry about the approaching cyclone Sitrang as it’s…
Bangladesh reports two more Covid deaths, 207 cases
Bangladesh reported two more Covid-linked deaths and 207 more cases in 24 hours till Monday morning. With the new numbers, the total fatalities rose to 29,415 while the caseload…
Cyclone Sitrang: Flight operations at Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Barishal airports suspended
Flight operations to and from Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Barishal airports have been suspended due to the inclement weather. The flight operations to and from the airports were suspended…
Cyclone Sitrang: Electricity supply snapped in Patuakhali
Power supply in Patuakhali district has been snapped since this noon as many electric poles were uprooted during a storm due to the impact of cyclonic storm Sitrang. Mohammad…
Cyclone Sitrang: Power distribution, transmission entities asked to open control rooms
Power Division has asked its all subordinate bodies – in power transmission and distribution segments – to open control rooms in their respective offices as Cyclone Sitrang approaches. In…