flood

Nepal, China floods: Death toll crosses 1,000

At least 987 people killed in Nepal, while 16 deaths confirmed in Tibet
1 September 2026

Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake overflow threat eases, death toll 579

China orders stronger monitoring of glacier and barrier lakes
28 August 2026

I watched my village disappear in an instant

'Something’s happened to Sole Bazaar and Betrawati — people are saying there’s nothing left. Everyone’s out on the road. There are videos of them panicking.'
28 August 2026
26 August 2026

Khowai swells 130cm above danger level, triggering floods in Habiganj

Water levels were rising at 75 of 127 river monitoring stations across the country over the past 24 hours, says FFWC
23 August 2026

Jamuna swells in Sirajganj, low-lying areas inundated

WDB, however, says there is no immediate flood risk
9 August 2026

A rain-soaked July is over. Now Bangladesh faces a hotter August

BMD forecasts near-normal rainfall but warns of heatwaves, rising rivers and possible regional flooding
2 August 2026

Embankment collapse puts Chilmari at risk

A section of the embankment on Brahmaputra river’s right bank has collapsed, leaving the entire Chilmari upazila in Kurigram at renewed risk of flooding and riverbank erosion.
18 July 2026

How illegal sand extraction led to Khowai embankment breach

Officials file case against two over alleged lease violations as locals say repeated warnings about sand extraction went unheeded
16 July 2026

Flood leaves two visually impaired families of 11 cut off in Moulvibazar

Eleven members of two brothers' families remained isolated for days before relief finally reached them
15 July 2026

Govt to act against illegal occupation of hills, rivers and streams in Bandarban

Flood victims to receive rehabilitation support and financial assistance to repair damaged homes, says state minister
15 July 2026

Heavy rain, waterlogging cause Tk 55cr damage to Jashore fisheries

Over 2,100 ponds and 500 fish enclosures affected
15 July 2026

Milon urges protesting HSC examinees to go back to studies, says re-exams possible

Authorities monitored flooding nationwide and will arrange re-exams where irregularities are confirmed, he says
14 July 2026

Rain deepens flood misery in southeast

People in the country’s southeastern region are still struggling as vast tracts of land remain under water after more than a week of heavy rain and hill torrents.
13 July 2026

We must prepare for a harsher climate

Monsoon devastation shows the need for better preparedness
12 July 2026

Nearly a million marooned

Flash floods triggered by relentless monsoon rains and hill torrents have unleashed a deadly humanitarian crisis across Chattogram and its adjoining districts, leaving so far 43 dead, hundreds of thousands stranded, and vast swathes of homes and cropland under water.
12 July 2026

10 districts at risk of fresh flood in next 24 to 72 hours: FFWC

Five rivers still flowing above danger level in Ctg, Sylhet divisions
11 July 2026

Illegal sluice gate closures prolong flooding in Ctg, Cox's Bazar

Fish enclosures, salt farms blamed for slowing floodwater drainage
11 July 2026

Two farmers die after witnessing submerged paddy fields in Brahmanbaria, Kishoreganj

Families say financial stress and shock triggered fatal collapses amid widespread haor flooding
3 May 2026

Floods hit four districts in the north

Floods have struck four northern districts -- Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, Nilphamari, and Kurigram -- as the Teesta river rose above the danger mark following heavy rain and onrush of upstream water.
6 October 2025