India Recovers 7 Bodies Swept Downstream from Nepal Flood Disaster

Indian officials retrieved seven corpses from waterways originating in Nepal on Friday, suspected to be casualties of catastrophic floods, highlighting the immense magnitude of the fatal catastrophe. The remains were discovered

Colombia Declares National Disaster as Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Kills 132

A devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake—one of the strongest to strike Colombia in recent years—has left at least 132 people dead and over 480 injured, prompting the government to declare a

Seven Dead in Devastating Floods and Landslides in Sri Lanka

At least seven people have been killed in severe floods and landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. The disaster has caused widespread damage in the country's central mountainous

Storms, Strong Winds Kill 8 in Central China

Thunderstorms and strong winds have killed at least eight people in central China, state media said Tuesday, as heavy rains and flooding left two more dead in country's southern region. Natural

Teesta Barrage will also be Constructed: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that the current government will construct the Teesta Barrage alongside the Padma Barrage. The Prime Minister made these remarks on Wednesday morning (May 20) after

New ‘NGO-MFI Pooled Fund’ Launched to Strengthen Local Disaster Response

A new financial initiative titled the ‘NGO-Microfinance Institution (MFI) Resourced Pooled Fund’ has been officially launched in Bangladesh to revolutionize locally led humanitarian efforts and ensure disaster response remains sustainable

Government to Support Farmers Affected by Heavy Rainfall: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that the government will provide assistance for the next three months to farmers who have suffered losses due to heavy rainfall. He shared this information

PM Urges Coast Guard to Strengthen Disaster Response and Public Service

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday directed the Bangladesh Coast Guard to maintain its unwavering commitment to public service and disaster response, particularly in the nation’s vital coastal and riverine

Death Toll from Heavy Snowfall in Japan Rises to 46

Almost three weeks of heavy snowfall has killed 46 people and injured 558 others in Japan, fresh data from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency showed Tuesday. Continued snowfall since late

Niko Ordered to Pay USD 42M to Bangladesh for Tengratila Disaster

Bangladesh has secured a historic legal victory in its two-decade-long battle against Canadian energy firm Niko Resources. The Washington-based International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has ordered the multinational

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