• Tropical Cyclone “Mora” about to slam into Bangladesh

    Tropical Cyclone "Mora" (02B) formed in the Bay of Bengal on May 28, 2017, and is now intensifying on its way toward Bangladesh. The cyclone is expected to make landfall near Chittagong after midnight UTC on May 30 with wind speeds near 120 km/h (75 mph),…

  • Storm leaves a trail of destruction, 12 dead in Bangladesh

    A powerful storm hit parts of northern Bangladesh on Monday, May 1, 2017, killing at least 12 people and leaving many injured, authorities reported. The storm left a trail of destruction but also came as a blessing for millions after days of heat wave scorched the…

  • Surge of lightning deaths in Bangladesh, 261 so far this year

    South Asian country of Bangladesh is experiencing a surge of lightning deaths this year. As of June 22, 2016, 261 people have died from lightning, placing the country on track to beat last year’s 265 deaths. A similar surge is reported in the neighboring…

  • Officials say ‘fragile’ dams caused deaths after Roanu hit Bangladesh

    Tropical Cyclone "Roanu" made landfall over the southern Bangladesh at 06:00 UTC on May 21, 2016. The storm brought very heavy rains and 88 km/h (54 mph) winds that caused widespread devastation. At least 24 people have lost lives, most of them washed away…

  • Severe Nor’wester leaves dozens dead in Bangladesh

    A severe Nor'wester left a large trail of destruction and at least 35 people dead across Bangladesh on Thursday, May 12, 2016. The storm uprooted hundreds of trees and flattened many tin and mud-built houses in at least 15 districts. Most victims died after…