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Eastern Bangladesh Floods in 2024: Analysis of Immediate Damages and Recovery Efforts

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  • Fahmida Khatun
  • Muntaseer Kamal
  • Foqoruddin Al Kabir
  • Preetilata Khondaker Huq

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This study aims to evaluate the impact of the floods in the eastern part of Bangladesh by assessing the loss and damage incurred from 19 August 2024 to 5 September 2024. The total damage has been estimated at BDT 14,421.5 crore, equivalent to 1.8 per cent of the National Budget for FY2025. In addition, the study provides a set of recommendations for improved flood management and disaster preparedness in the future.

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  • Fahmida Khatun & Muntaseer Kamal & Foqoruddin Al Kabir & Preetilata Khondaker Huq, 2025. "Eastern Bangladesh Floods in 2024: Analysis of Immediate Damages and Recovery Efforts," CPD Report 65, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
    • Handle: RePEc:pdb:report:65
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