Dhara calls for science-based planning and development in harmony with nature to combat floods. Today, Saturday, July 18, at 10:30 am, speakers at the press conference at the National Press Club said that the recent floods are not just a natural disaster; they are the combined result of the increasing impact of climate change as well ...more

Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (Ansar-VDP) members have distributed relief assistance to 50 flood-affected families in the Borolia and Chanhara unions of Patiya upazila as part of a humanitarian initiative funded by the members themselves.The relief effort comes as continuous rainfall and flooding have caused widespread suffering in the area. Since the onset of ...more

Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (Ansar-VDP) members carried out an overnight awareness campaign in Feni's Fulgazi upazila as rising water levels in the Muhuri River heightened fears of flooding following continuous rainfall and upstream hill runoff.The river's water level has approached the danger mark, triggering flood concerns in low-lying areas, including Monipur and nearby ...more

Continuous heavy rainfall and flash floods triggered by upstream hill runoff have pushed the Matamuhuri River above its danger level, leaving an estimated 500,000 people marooned across three upazilas in Cox's Bazar district.According to the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), the river's water level at the Chiringa Bridge point rose to 6.29 metres at around ...more

Today is World Environment Day, observed across the globe to promote environmental awareness and to remind humanity of its responsibility to protect the delicate balance of nature. This year's theme—"Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future."—captures a simple but powerful truth: human survival is inseparably linked to the health of the planet.Yet, beyond the ...more

Heavy to moderate rainfall has lashed Bangladesh’s northeastern region over the past 24 hours, pushing water levels above danger marks at eight points across seven rivers in three haor districts. According to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre, data recorded at 9:00am on Monday shows significant rainfall, including 74 mm in Netrokona’s Jariajanjail and Habiganj ...more

Bangladesh experienced 75% above-normal rainfall in April due to multiple western depressions, significantly increasing flood risks in northeastern haor regions. Meteorologists say the unusually prolonged rainfall lasting 8 to 10 days instead of the typical 2 to 4 was driven by intensified weather systems following a long dry spell.According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, rain ...more

From a modest dream to a widespread movement, De-Chut Bhraman Sangha, one of the country's most prominent travel organizations, stepped into its 33rd year on May 1st. The milestone was celebrated with a festive cake-cutting ceremony held at the Buriganga Riverview in Sadarghat, the heart of the capital.A Journey That Began in 1993Founded on May 1, 1993, ...more

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief, Asadul Habib Dulu, has announced that 23 multi-purpose flood shelters will be constructed in Lalmonirhat.He made the announcement while laying the foundation stone for a flood shelter and primary school building at Itapota Government Primary School in Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila. The project is being implemented by the Local ...more

As the world marches toward a population of 9 billion by 2050, the pressure on global food systems continues to intensify. Rising demand, shrinking natural resources, and the accelerating impact of climate change are converging to threaten food production like never before. For countries such as Bangladesh-highly vulnerable to climate shocks and heavily reliant on ...more