Heavy rain likely till May 1, FFWC warns of possible flooding in Sunamganj, Habiganj, Sylhet

The issue is of utmost public importance given geographical reality of the haor, Kamruzzaman Kamrul says

A strong earthquake rattled Japan's northern island of Hokkaido early Monday, US and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of powerful tremors to hit the island nation

Twelve injured

Fresh erosion by the Brahmaputra has swallowed at least 120 hectares of cropland in over the past two weeks, leaving more than a hundred homesteads, educational institutions, and rural infrastructure newly at risk and deepening anxiety among riverbank communities.

Warns of potential waterlogging in low-lying haor areas

The tremor was felt across neighbouring regions, including parts of Bangladesh, prompting concern among residents.

At least 13 people were killed yesterday in lightning strikes across the country.

The storm hit four unions

Epicentre located just 11 km northwest of Silchar

Dhaka-bound Upokul Express was two and a half hours behind schedule

Around 200 acres of cropland have been submerged

Badalgachhi upazila worst hit; relief efforts underway for affected families

76 percent of the work had been completed by the deadline, say BWDB officials

Assasuni identified as epicentre; residents recount intense shaking during Jummah prayers

A strong 7.1-magnitude quake struck early Monday off Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island, US seismologists said

The epicentre of the quake, measured at 4 on Richter Scale, was in Gowainghat upazila near Dauki Fault Line

No immediate reports of damage in Bangladesh

The quake was at a depth of 35 km

Japan sits on top of four major tectonic plates