Reports

Abstract Two-thirds of Bangladesh is less than 5 meters above sea level, making it one of the most flood prone countries in the world. Severe flooding during a monsoon causes significant damage to crops and property, with severe adverse impacts…

Preface Each time a disaster occurs, masses of children are excluded from school and many never return. Past experiences and the available evidences show that education sector is among the hardest hit along with other sectors in the event of…

Contacts: In Dhaka: Mehrin A. Mahbub (880-2) 8159001 Ext. 4251 mmahbub@worldbank.org In Washington: Mohamad Al-Arief (202) 458 4735 malarief@worldbank.org Dhaka, October 03, 2010 - The World Bank on September 29, 2010 approved US$75 million to support Bangladesh to sustain its efforts to recover from the damage…

Why School Safety? School safety was given a major focus by the United Nations International Strategy on Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) when the 2006-2007 World Disaster Reduction Campaign was devoted to the theme "Disaster Reduction Begins at School". This theme was…

In November 2007, Cyclone Sidr tore through the coast of Bangladesh, killing almost 4,000 people, leaving millions homeless and destroying the livestock, crops, farming equipment and fishing boats essential for people's livelihoods. In the days and weeks that followed Sidr's destruction,…

Appeal No. 28/2004 This report covers the period of 1October 2009 through 31 March 2010, but reports cumulative totals from December 2004 onwards. In a world of global challenges, continued poverty, inequity, and increasing vulnerability to disasters and disease, the International Federation…

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the IFRC in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross and…

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross…

Period covered by this update: 28 April 17 May 2010 Summary: On 14 April 2010, a tropical storm hit several districts of Bangladesh, namely Rangpur, Kurigram, Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat, Dinajpur, Gaibandha, Sirajganj and Bogra. On 17 April 2010, another storm hit Lalmonirhat district…

Disaster Title: Thunderbolt and lightening Location of the disaster: 13 district of Bangladesh Date of Disaster: 1st and 2nd May 2010 Event Details: 26 people have been died by thunder stroke on 1st and 2nd May 2010. Strong thunderbolts and lightening caused…