Heavy to very heavy rainfall across the northeastern region and upstream catchments has caused a rapid rise in water levels in major river systems, including the Surma–Kushiyara, Khoai, and Dhanu–Baulai basins. As of 30 April 2026, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) reported 1 river station under severe flood condition, 4 river stations under
Author Archives: Communication Department
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The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) remains steadfast in its commitment to its humanitarian mission and vision of “strengthening its leading role as a humanitarian organization by mobilizing the power of humanity.” Beyond addressing broad humanitarian challenges, BDRCS has been actively engaged in disaster preparedness, enhancing community resilience, and carrying out a wide range of
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ঢাকা, বাংলাদেশ, ২৩ এপ্রিল ২০২৬: বাংলাদেশ রেড ক্রিসেন্ট সোসাইটি (বিডিআরসিএস) ইরানে চলমান সংকটে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত মানুষের সহায়তায় চিকিৎসা সামগ্রী, সার্জিক্যাল অ্যাক্সেসরিজ, হাইজিন পার্সেল এবং ডিগনিটি কিট সমন্বয়ে একটি ত্রাণ সহায়তা হস্তান্তর করেছে। বৃহস্পতিবার সকালে ঢাকাস্থ ইরান দূতাবাসে আয়োজিত এক অনুষ্ঠানে বিডিআরসিএস-এর মহাসচিব ড. কবির এম. আশরাফ আলম, এনডিসি, এই সহায়তা আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে তুলে দেন বাংলাদেশে নিযুক্ত ইরানের
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In the densely populated Sumilpara community of Narayanganj City Corporation, houses are built in proximity where electrical connections are often shared and overburdened. During the hot and dry season, this closeness, combined with electrical connections, creates a constant risk of fire. Some fire incidents have occurred in the past, often spreading quickly due to limited
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In the industrial heart of Narayanganj City Corporation, residents of Sumilpara community experience high temperatures often exceeding 34°C due to limited greenery. To strengthen resilience, the Disaster and Climate Risk Management Department of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, with support from British Red Cross, implementing the Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Project, promoting some approaches of nature-based
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In February 146,970 people were reached through the Population Movement Operation (PMO) across 33 camps and surrounding host communities, supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and eight National Societies: American Red Cross (AmCross), Danish Red Cross (DRC), German Red Cross (GRC), Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS), Qatar Red
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In February 146,970 people were reached through the Population Movement Operation (PMO) across 33 camps and surrounding host communities, supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and eight National Societies: American Red Cross (AmCross), Danish Red Cross (DRC), German Red Cross (GRC), Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS), Qatar Red
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Bangladesh is currently facing a significant resurgence of measles, posing a major public health concern, particularly for young children. After several years of progress toward measles elimination, recent trends indicate a reversal, driven largely by immunity gaps and uneven vaccination coverage across the country. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease with serious health consequences,
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ঢাকা, ২৬ মার্চ ২০২৬ মহান স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস উপলক্ষে বাংলাদেশ রেড ক্রিসেন্ট সোসাইটি (বিডিআরসিএস) যথাযোগ্য মর্যাদা ও ভাবগাম্ভীর্যের সঙ্গে বিভিন্ন কর্মসূচির মাধ্যমে দিবসটি পালন করেছে। দিবসটি উপলক্ষে সকাল ৯টায় বাংলাদেশ রেড ক্রিসেন্ট সোসাইটির জাতীয় সদর দপ্তরে জাতীয় পতাকা উত্তোলনের মাধ্যমে কর্মসূচির সূচনা করেন মহাসচিব ড. কবির এম. আশরাফ আলম, এনডিসি। পরে জাতীয় স্মৃতিসৌধে মহান মুক্তিযুদ্ধে শহীদদের
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As of January 2025, a total of 1,182,755 displaced people1 live in 33 overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, including 34,184 individuals (who had been relocated to Bhasan Char since 2021). Camp density has reached 47,000 people per km², among the highest globally. Due to restrictions on movement, employment, and access