Banglalink has distributed relief goods in the Sylhet division and other flood-hit regions of the country, a press release said Tuesday. Sena Kalyan Sangstha and Bidyanondo Foundation supported Banglalink in this initiative as the distribution partners. The relief goods were distributed among 5,000 families in different locations of the country
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Top musicians perform for Sylhet floods victims
Pop and hip-hop musicians have organized a hype festival for Sylhet Flood Victims at Bashundhara ICCB, a press release said Saturday. Popular musicians Hridoy Khan, Mila, Jalali Set, Xefer, Imran, Black Zang, Mithun Chakra and Tashfee performed at the programme to help flood victims in Sylhet. International music star and artist Muza,
Biman’s first dedicated Hajj flight leaves from Sylhet
The first dedicated Hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines from Sylhet left Osmani International Airport Tuesday morning. The flight BG-3131 with 419 pilgrims on board departed the airport at 10:00 am and is scheduled to reach Jeddah at 01:30 pm (local time), said a Biman press release. A total of 60,000 people
Death toll rises to 82 as floods claim 9 more lives
Flood claimed nine more lives in different parts of the country in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the total fatalities to 82. Five of them died in Mymensingh division and four in Sylhet division, according to the Directorate general of Health services (DGHS). Among the deceased, seven have died by drowning
Flood situation worsens in parts of Sylhet
The flood situation in some parts of Sylhet has worsened, with the rise in water levels of the Kushiara river in the past 48 hours, officials have said. According to the local Water Development Board, the Kushiara was flowing above the danger level at various points on Friday morning. Zakiganj, Beanibazar, Gopalganj,
Abdul Monem Ltd to provide support to flood affected people in Sylhet
Coca-Cola Bangladesh, through its franchise bottling partne Abdul Monem Limited, has donated 120,000 bottles of Kinley mineral water to the people in the flood-hit areas of Sylhet. The company is closely working with the Bangladesh Army and local hospitals to ensure that the right people are receiving the water bottles in
Banglalink offers free talk-time, data in flood-hit Sylhet
PM in Sylhet: Flood victims will be rehabilitated, nothing to worry about
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said her government will provide all necessary assistance, including food medicines and seeds, to the flood-affected people in the north, urging them not to worry. At the same time, she urged the authorities concerned to take necessary preparations to face any possible crisis as flood
Man injured while receiving flood relief dies in Sylhet
A 45-year-old man who sustained injuries while collecting relief thrown from a helicopter of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) in Tahipur upazila in Sunamganj on Monday died at a hospital in Sylhet on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Biplab Mia, son of Shahid Ali of Tahirpur upazila. Matiur Rahman Moti, former member
Grameenphone offers 10 minutes free talk-time for users in flood-hit Sylhet region
Grameenphone customers, stuck in the affected areas of Sylhet can now avail 10 minutes of free talk-time, a press release said Monday. Grameenphone subscribers can avail this dedicated talk-time to contact their family and friends and call for necessary aids or urgent support without having to worry about mobile balance. Grameenphone has