Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 81 in Myanmar

May 16, 2023

The death toll in cyclone-hit Myanmar rose to at least 81 on Tuesday, according to local leaders, officials and state media, as villagers tried to piece together ruined homes and waited for aid and support, AFP reports. Mocha made landfall on Sunday with winds of up to 195 kilometres (120 miles) per hour, downing power […]Continue Reading

Thanchi’s jobless tourism workers silently suffer amidst KNF-linked ban

May 15, 2023

THANCHI CORRESPONDENT, BANDARBAN The Thanchi upazila in Bandarban is facing a critical situation as unemployed individuals in the tourism sector struggle in silence. Those involved in tourism are urgently appealing to the government to lift the ban that is currently in place. There is a fear that if the restrictions on tourist travel continue, it […]Continue Reading

One killed during gunfight with APBn in Rohingya camp

May 15, 2023

NEWS DESK A Rohingya man was shot dead in a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya upazila on Monday afternoon. The deceased’s identity could not be known immediately. Two perpetrators were arrested in this regard. The arrestees are Mamun Rashid, son of Soleiman and Abdur Rahman, son of Abdul Motaleb, and Rohingya Camp no 17 […]Continue Reading

UN calls for urgent aid in Rohingya camps following Cyclone Mocha

May 15, 2023

NEWS DESK The United Nations on Monday called for urgent aid and support after Cyclone Mocha damaged Rohingya camps. Cyclone Mocha wreaked havoc on over a million Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi locals in three districts. Although the cyclone’s effect might have been far worse, the refugee camps have been seriously damaged, leaving hundreds in dire […]Continue Reading

Around 3,000 shanties damaged, but Rohingya camps escape worst of Mocha

May 15, 2023

NEWS DESK Some 2,826 shanties were damaged in the Rohingya camps in Teknaf and Ukhiya due to the impact of Cyclone Mocha, according to a report prepared by the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC), the government’s point man on the ground in Cox’s Bazar. The report that was circulated around 11pm […]Continue Reading

People leaving shelters voluntarily in Cox’s Bazar after cyclone warning passes

May 14, 2023

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, COX’S BAZAR People are voluntarily leaving the shelters in Cox’s Bazar and returning to their homes after the cyclone warning signal passed, according to local sources. During a visit to the Cox’s Bazar Municipal Preparatory High School shelter on Sunday evening, it was observed that the rooms were almost empty, and people had […]Continue Reading

Cyclone Mocha damages 10,000 houses in Cox’s Bazar, fear of tidal surge

May 14, 2023

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, COX’S BAZAR, TEKNAF CORRESPONDENT Cyclone Mocha hit the coast of Cox’s Bazar on Sunday afternoon (May 14), bringing strong winds and causing heavy damage to the district’s Teknaf, including St. Martin’s Island. In Cox’s Bazar district, 10,000 houses were damaged, with 1,200 houses damaged on St. Martin’s Island Continue Reading

Rohingya camps: 1300 shanties damaged in cyclone

May 14, 2023

NEWS DESK The Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar were severely affected by cyclone Mocha on Sunday afternoon and evening, resulting in damage to 1,300 shanties. The cyclonic storm impacted over 1,500 Rohingya, with 232 makeshift tents destroyed in No 10 Balukhali camp and 209 in No 6 camp in Ukhiya, according to the Office of […]Continue Reading

All preparations taken to face cyclone Mocha: Bangladesh PM

May 13, 2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday (May 13, 2023) said that the government of Bangladesh has taken all necessary preparations to tackle cyclone Mocha. “Cyclone Mocha is approaching . We’ve kept ready the cyclone centres and taken all types of preparation to tackle it,” she said while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 60th convention […]Continue Reading

Cyclone Mocha: Great danger signal 10 at Cox’s Bazar

May 13, 2023

NEWS DESK The maritime port of Cox’s Bazar has been asked to hoist the great danger signal 10 as very severe cyclonic storm Mocha over east central Bay and adjoining area moved North-Northeastwards over the same area. Cox’s Bazar deputy commissioner Shaheen Imran told UNB that the maritime port of Cox’s Bazar has been asked […]Continue Reading