CONDITION ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING CYCLONE SHELTER OF DISASTER-PRONE AREA IN BANGLADESH

Abstract

Bangladesh is low-lying, mainly riverine country located in South Asia, is crises crossed with the divisional and sub divisional branch of Ganges (Padma), Brahmaputra (Jamuna), and Meghna Rivers. The Bay of Bengal is prone to storms and Bangladesh is often hit by severe weather during the monsoon season, from the middle to the end of the year. Present day Bangladesh, due to its unique geographic location, suffers from devastating tropical cyclones frequently and experiencing the climate change. These papers represent the present condition of the Cyclone Shelter of disaster-prone area in two sub division in Bangladesh (specially Barguna and Bhola). At first the feasibilities of the cyclone shelters are discussed and then find out the common problems. This study finds out the technical assessment for both Architectural and Structural issues as well as the recommendation of future study.