Tropical Cyclone Mahasen (01B) made landfall at Sitakunda, approximately 22 miles northwest of Chittagong at about 1530 May 16 with maximum sustained winds of 51 mph. Nearly 1 million people were evacuated. Thousands of homes have been destroyed and 12 people have been reported killed. The storm has weakened significantly …

CityJet airline pilots have threatened to strike beginning May 17 to protest the proposed sale of the airline. Significant delays and cancellations are likely on all CityJet flights if negotiations between the pilots’ unions and airline management fail. Under French law, unions must file a strike notice 48 hours prior …

Government officials modified the current order on electricity usage for private and public institutions that is to take effect May 16. Obligatory energy-saving practices include the following: Large shopping malls cannot use air conditioners 1000-1500 daily. Supermarkets, casinos, bars, nightclubs, and theaters can operate on normal schedules if adhering to …