Disaster

Dominican nightclub tragedy toll hits 221

As families continue to mourn their loved ones, the cause of the catastrophe and the exact number of people who attended the fateful event have not yet been determined

With US absent, China steps in for quake-hit Myanmar

America's chief geopolitical rival has so far pledged to deliver 100 million yuan ($13.76 million) worth of supplies following the disaster that killed over 2,800 people

In quake-ravaged Myanmar, a desperate bid to rescue survivors with bare hand

Without heavy machinery and assistance from authorities, rescue workers are struggling to pull out survivors crying out for help

'Musapur Closure' sluice gate swept away by flood

The 'Musapur Closure' sluice gate of Noakhali’s Companiganj Upazila has broken down due to the intense pressure of flood water. The lives of the people of the two Upazilas on both banks are at risk due to the damage to the sluice gate located at the mouth of the Bay of Bengal and the Feni River. The breakdown of the sluice gate could lead to millions of taka in losses as locals lose fish farms and crops planted in the Char areas.

Flood damage in Feni’s Sonagazi

After the ravages of the floods, the situation is returning to normal in Feni’s Sonagazi. Although the water has receded in various areas, flood victims continue to suffer due to lack of food, safe drinking water and power.

Earthquakes beware

Nepal: Quakes of the mind

The importance of April 29