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The devastating floods in Bangladesh have now claimed 71 lives, with the situation becoming increasingly dire as millions remain stranded and concerns about waterborne diseases grow, reported Dawn. Triggered by relentless monsoon rains and runoff from upstream rivers, these floods have caused widespread havoc across the country, affecting around five million individuals. Currently, over 5,80,000…
Bangladesh’s interim government wants to restart the dialogue on the Teesta water sharing treaty with India, adviser on water resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said, asserting that upper-riparian and lower-riparian countries should adhere to international principles on the distribution of water. Speaking to PTI in Dhaka, Hasan expressed confidence that the Teesta treaty and other…
As floodwaters recede slowly, many people remain stranded and in urgent need of basic amenities like food Dhaka: Authorities in Bangladesh are bracing for the spread of waterborne diseases and racing to get drinking water to people after devastating floods last week that left at least 54 people dead and millions stranded. As floodwaters recede…
Bangladesh is facing one of the worst floods in decades, with 54 people confirmed dead as of Friday, according to official sources. The disaster has primarily affected 11 districts in the eastern part of the country, leaving over five million people in dire conditions. Death Toll And Affected Regions The highest number of fatalities, 19,…
As the crisis continues in Bangladesh, the interim government has now sought funds from development partners, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to pay back foreign liabilities and boost foreign exchange reserves. This comes just days after the head of interim government, Muhammad Yunus, spoke about bringing institutional reforms. NDTV’s Gaurie Dwivedi speaks with Soumya…
The devastating floods are the latest setback for the country of 170 million people. About five million people in Bangladesh were stranded by floods in low-lying areas, as strong currents washed away river embankments. The death count rose to 15 as at least five rivers in the South Asian nation faced the severest flooding since…