Bangladesh incurs Tk 1100cr loss due to 'Amphan'

Staff Reporter Published: 21 May 2020, 06:33 PM | Updated: 21 May 2020, 09:53 PM
Bangladesh incurs Tk 1100cr loss due to 'Amphan'

Bangladesh has incurred around Tk 1100 crore loss due to the cyclonic storm Amphan, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman. 

He said, "Fisheries and livestock ministry, water Resources ministry, local government ministry, and agriculture ministry primarily initially counted around Tk 1100 crore loss caused by the disaster."

The minister made the disclosure through online press briefing on overall matters post cyclone Amphan on Thursday.

Earlier on Wednesday night, cyclone Amphan lashed south western region of Bangladesh, leaving nine people dead.