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Water, water, everywhere

Water, water, everywhere

The suffering of the flood victims in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts has worsened, with more areas submerged and power supplies cut off, officials said on Saturday.

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Hasina sends ‘Amrapali mangoes’ for Indian president, PM

Hasina sends ‘Amrapali mangoes’ for Indian president, PM

Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has sent 1,000 kilograms of ‘Amropali’ mangoes as a gift for Indian Ram Nath Kovind and her Indian counterpart Narendra ...Details

Troops called out as Sylhet, Sunamganj deluged

Troops called out as Sylhet, Sunamganj deluged

Troops, called out to rescue flood victims, tried to reach some of the worst-affected areas in Sylhet and Sunamganj with an estimated 30 lakh people waiting to be rescued ...Details

Dhaka not ready for traffic pressure

Dhaka not ready for traffic pressure

PADMA BRIDGE

With the opening of the much-awaited Padma Bridge, the traffic congestion in the capital Dhaka is likely to become ...Details

300,000 people marooned in Sylhet flood

300,000 people marooned in Sylhet flood

Around 300,000 people of five upazilas of Sylhet district have been marooned due to an onrush of water from upstream and heavy showers.

Low-lying areas, including ...Details