Disaster Preparedness
Bangladesh steps up disaster preparedness as climate risks mount
Government initiatives include funding for rural employment, 898 cyclone and disaster shelters, modern rescue equipment and stronger emergency coordination...
Bangladesh district stages heatwave health risk preparedness drill
A school-ground drill combined climate awareness, disaster preparedness and theatre to help coastal communities better understand heatwave-related health risks.A...
Assam labourer becomes lifeline for 2,000 people trapped by floods
After losing his own home, Shravan Kumar joined village volunteers navigating dangerous currents across five villages, underscoring the importance...
VBD urges landslide-risk Rangamati residents to move to shelters
Thirty-five VBD volunteers joined a two-day awareness drive, warning families on hill slopes and foothills to follow official instructions...
Abohawabid weather app launches on Android to deliver forecasts and alerts
Bangladesh’s weather platform abohawa.com has launched the Abohawabid Android app, offering forecasts and weather alerts nationwide to improve public...
Kenya floods revive climate risk and preparedness debate
Deadly floods in Kenya highlight rising climate risks, with experts warning that stronger preparedness, better infrastructure and global climate...
Anticipatory action plan by CCC and YPSA to prevent landslides in Chattogram
Chattogram City Corporation plans a dedicated budget for anticipatory landslide actions, aiming to strengthen early warning systems, improve coordination...
Experts warn Bangladesh is unprepared for a major earthquake
Experts at a Dhaka seminar warn Bangladesh faces catastrophic earthquake risk, citing unsafe buildings, weak enforcement, dense population and...
Chattogram finalizes landslide action plan
Chattogram authorities adopt a landmark anticipatory landslide action plan, integrating early warnings, urban planning and community preparedness to reduce...
