Executive Director of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) Natalia Kanem has said the heavy rainfall in the Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar and its impact are already compounding the sufferings of the Rohingyas, even as they try to rebuild their lives.

At least 12 people are killed in separate incidents of landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Rangamati and Cox’s Bazar, police say.

As the country has been experiencing heavy rainfall brought by the Kalbaishakhi storm, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department's weather forecast says that the rain and thunder showers are likely to continue across the country for the next 72 hours.

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) suspends all types of water vessels services from Sadarghat launch terminal in Dhaka due to stormy weather.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places over the country in 24 hours ending at 2:00 pm tomorrow, says Rashaduzzaman, a Meteorologist at Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

A heavy rainfall submerges parts of Dhaka in knee-deep water, causing much suffering to city dwellers.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places of four divisions of the country due to active monsoon in the next 24 hours. Landslide may also occur at places of the hilly regions of Sylhet and Chittagong divisions, according to weather bulletin.

Heavy rainfall is likely to persist throughout the country today. However, by tonight, chances are that the downpour will thin out and it will be a much brighter tomorrow. Meanwhile, rough weather has compelled authorities to suspend water transport throughout the country for today.

Ongoing moderate rainfall with gusty wind is likely to continue till tomorrow in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country, according to Dhaka met office forecast.

Six of three families die in separate incidents of landslide and wall collapse at Bayezid and Lalkhan areas of Chittagong due to heavy rain.