Ashrayan-2 project work progresses fast in Nilphamari

The construction of 120 houses in the 4th phase under Asharyan-2 project in Nilphamari Sadar Upazila is progressing at a fast pace. According to the updated list, it will be possible to free Sadar Upazila from landless and homeless people by February this year, said Sadar Upazila Executive Officer Jasmin Nahar,

Over 1 lakh people homeless in Barguna dam collapse

Over a lakh people have been rendered homeless in Barguna's Taltoli upazila after portions of the Payra river dam collapsed due to a tidal surge on Tuesday night, inundating eight villages. A vast tract of low-lying areas in Joyalbhanga, Nolbunia and Tetulbaria villages have been inundated, while at least 50 fish

30 lakh homeless, 40,000 houses destroyed in Sylhet floods

Over 30 lakh people have been rendered homeless and as many as 40,000 houses destroyed in the recent floods in Sylhet, officials said on Thursday. All the 13 upazilas of the district, including five municipalities, have been affected. According to the local administration, over 2.5 lakh people are living in over 610