Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Thursday informed that 13 percent of the mobile network sites was down in the flood-affected areas while the network has disrupted in several upazilas due to damage of optical fibers. "The electricity was cut off in several areas where generators are being used (to ensure power supply). If the network goes completely down, 10 VSATs are ready for deployment," the adviser was quoted as he saying in a press release issued by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Nahid, also adviser for posts, telecommunications and information technology, said instructions have been given to make the mobile network available in the flood affected areas.

Interim Government Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus sought the British government's assistance in recovering the money that has been smuggled from Bangladesh to the UK while British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cook, met him at the State Guest House Jamuna. Following the meeting, the Chief Adviser's Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, briefed journalists at the Foreign Service Academy. Shafiqul Alam stated, "We are aware, through various global institutions, that during Sheikh Hasina's government...

The water level of Gumti river of Cumilla district may flow above danger level and may flashflood in the adjoining low-lying areas in the 24 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC). The water level of Muhuri and Halda rivers of Feni and Chattogram districts may flow above danger level and flood situation in the low-lying areas may remain unchanged, it said. The water level of Manu, Khowai, Dhalai rivers of Moulvibazar and Habiganj districts may flow above danger level and flood situation in the low-lying areas may remain unchanged during the period. According to the information from meteorological organizations, medium to heavy r