Cyclone Amphan
Cyclone Amphan: Shipping Ministry opens control room
The Shipping Ministry on Wednesday launched a control room to deal with various issues centering Cyclone Amphan.
Amphan: Community radios broadcasting 160 hours prog to save lives, livelihood
Eight community radios and two Community Visual Radio stations of coastal areas have continued broadcasting about 160 hours cyclone bulletin due to the emergency situation created over cyclonic strom Amphan.
Cyclone Amphan: Thousands evacuated in Satkhira
As Cyclone ‘Amphan’ is approaching fast, the district administration of Satkhira has taken all the necessary preparations to tackle the super cyclone in addition to evacuating thousands of vulnerable people.
‘Amphan’ likely to make landfall on Wednesday evening
Super cyclone ‘Amphan’ lying over northwest bay and adjoining west-central bay at midnight is likely to cross West Bengal and Bangladesh coast on Wednesday afternoon or evening, the Met Office said.
UK’s May 20 chartered flight from Dhaka will be on schedule
UK says its Wednesday’s chartered flight from Dhaka to take back British nationals home will leave on time even as extremely severe cyclonic storm ‘Amphan’ approaches Bangladesh.
Cyclone Amphan: Banglalink makes weather forecast toll-free for customers
Banglalink, one of the leading mobile service providers in Bangladesh, has declared 1090 (IVR for Weather Forecast) as a toll-free number to help customers stay updated on ‘Amphan’, which has intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm.
Cyclone Amphan: Social distancing at shelters a big challenge
Extremely severe cyclonic storm ‘Amphan’ is posing a huge challenge for Bangladesh to maintain social distancing and hygiene at the shelter centres as the country grapples to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Armed Forces prepare to tackle ‘Amphan’ aftermath
The Army, Navy and Air Force, led by the Armed Forces Division (AFD), have made overall preparations to deal with the aftermath of extremely severe cyclonic storm ‘Amphan’.
Cyclone Amphan: BNP asks its followers to stand by people
“A dangerous cyclone of category-5 is going to hit the country to add to our sufferings further amid corona. We’re likely to face a serious disaster,” he said.
Speaking at a press conference at BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office, Fakhrul urged their party’s all the leaders and activists to get ready for standing beside the cyclone-hit people.
He also called upon the government to
Cooperate with govt during coronavirus crisis: Quader to political parties
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday urged all parties to extend cooperation to government during the coronavirus situation for the sake of the country’s people.