India hands over 23 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued during Sitrang

Twenty-three Bangladeshi fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard members have been handed over to their families.
28 October 2022, 10:29 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: 1,500 families without electricity for 2 days in Shariatpur

The electricity supply system of Shariatpur Palli Bidyut Samity was severely affected due to Cyclone Sitrang that swept through the country on Monday night (October 24, 2022).
26 October 2022, 14:26 PM

Over 50 buffaloes wash ashore at Sitakunda

More than 50 buffaloes have washed ashore at Sitakunda in Chittagong this afternoon (October 25, 2022).
25 October 2022, 16:27 PM

Cyclone Sitrang: No major damage in Rohingya camps, says OCHA

No flooding or major damage has been reported so far in the Rohingya camps in Bhasan Char and Cox’s Bazar due to Cyclone Sitrang which made landfall in Bangladesh says the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
25 October 2022, 14:04 PM

70% power restored in coastal areas: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (October 25, 2022) said 70 percent power supply of the coastal areas, affected by Cyclone Sitrang was restored this evening and 100 percent will be restored within tomorrow (October 26, 2022) noon.
25 October 2022, 13:00 PM

Cyclone Sitrang: Trees uprooted on DU campus, one injured

Several trees collapsed on Dhaka University campus last night (October 24, 2022) due to squally weather caused by Cyclone Sitrang, leaving a person injured.
25 October 2022, 11:38 AM

Dredger sinks in Bay: One dead body recovered

Body of one of the eight workers who went missing since Monday night (October 24, 2022) in the Sandwip channel of the Bay of Bengal has been recovered, while the seven others remain missing and are feared dead.
25 October 2022, 11:17 AM

Death toll from cyclone Sitrang reaches 19

The death toll from Cyclone Sitrang rose to 19 after a Myanmar national died after falling form a ship anchored at thr Teknaf port yesterday (October 24, 2022).
25 October 2022, 11:13 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: Barishal sees highest 324mm rainfall

Barishal witnessed the highest 324 millimeters (mm) rain due to cyclonic storm Sitrang in the last 24 hours till 6am today (October 25, 2022).  
25 October 2022, 09:17 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: 80 lakh subscribers still out of power

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (October 25, 2022) said around 80 lakh subscribers are still out of power across the country since cyclone Sitrang damaged infrastructures.
25 October 2022, 08:12 AM

Flights resume at Ctg, Cox’s Bazar, Barishal airports 

Flight operations have resumed at Chattogram’s Shah Amanat International Airport, Cox’s Bazar Airport, and Barishal Airport at 12pm today (October 25, 2022) after 21 hours. 
25 October 2022, 06:38 AM

Launch service resumes across the country after 24hrs

Launch operations have resumed across the country this morning after 24 hours of suspension due to cyclone Sitrang. 
25 October 2022, 06:03 AM

Avoid Uttara-Gazipur road: Police

Uttara Traffic Division this morning (October 25, 2022) asked city dwellers to refrain from traveling on Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway unless it is urgent as traffic situation to Gazipur through Khilkhet-Uttara turned very bad.
25 October 2022, 05:49 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: Death toll now 11 as two more die in Pabna

At least 11 people have died in seven districts of the country due to the impact of Cyclone Sitrang yesterday (October 24, 2022).
25 October 2022, 05:08 AM

Sun shines in Khulna, "no major damage" to Aman paddy, fishes

Khulna region has been sunny since morning (October 25, 2022) with occasional clouds in the sky. However, many roads are still under water due to yesterday's heavy rain brought on by Cyclone Sitrang.
25 October 2022, 04:20 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: 10,000 people stranded in Bhola’s Char Fasson

At least 10,000 people remained stranded due to flooding and incessant rain brought on by Cyclone Sitrang in Bhola’s Char Fasson upazila early today (October 25, 2022).
25 October 2022, 03:25 AM

Cyclone Sitrang now weak depression, on way to Meghalaya: Met office

Cyclone Sitrang has turned into a depression weakening further while heading towards India's Meghalaya-Tripura through Brahmanbaria-Sylhet region.
25 October 2022, 02:09 AM

Sitrang loses strength, no longer a ‘severe cyclonic storm’: Met office

Cyclone Sitrang lost some of its strength as it roared towards the coasts of Bangladesh and it can no longer be described as a ‘severe cyclonic storm’, says Bangladesh Met office.
24 October 2022, 18:14 PM

3 of a family among 9 dead as Cyclone Sitrang lashes Bangladesh

Nine people died in different districts due to the impacts of Cyclone Sitrang as the storm started crossing Bangladesh territory yesterday (October 24, 2022) evening.
24 October 2022, 18:12 PM

Vehicular movement halted for 3hrs as trees fall on Dhaka-Ctg highway

Vehicular movement on Dhaka-Chattogram highway was halted for three hours tonight (October 25, 2022) as trees collapsed at Daudkandi and Bhaberchar area due to the squally weather caused by Cyclone Sitrang.
24 October 2022, 17:44 PM