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

Fahmida Khatun, Muntaseer Kamal, Foqoruddin Al Kabir and Preetilata Khondaker Huq

No 65, CPD Policy Brief from Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Bangladesh floods 2024; Flood impact assessment; Disaster recovery; Flood management; Climate resilience; Natural disaster damages; Bangladesh (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 11 pages
Date: 2025-03
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