Explainer / What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?
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Rain forecast across country, temperatures may fall slightly
26 August 2026
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After 12 days away, elephants Samrat and Niharkoli return to Gazipur Safari Park
25 August 2026
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Wildlife
250 endangered turtles rescued from alleged trafficking in Bhola
25 August 2026
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Wildlife
Strong winds of up to 60 kmph may hit six regions: BMD
25 August 2026
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Venezuela quake death toll surpasses 6,500
25 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
Elephants Samrat, Niharkoli headed back to Gazipur Safari Park
24 August 2026
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Wildlife
Fresh flooding hits 22 villages as Khowai embankment collapses again amid delayed repairs
24 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
Maritime ports asked to keep cautionary signal 3 hoisted
24 August 2026
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Weather
FFWC warns of flash floods in ten districts within next 24 to 48 hours
Very heavy rainfall inside Bangladesh and across upstream Indian states has led to rising water levels, it says
20 July 2026
Heavy rainfall may trigger waterlogging in parts of Dhaka: BMD
BMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain across six divisions due to active monsoon conditions
20 July 2026
Heavy rain, tidal surges strand over 1 lakh people in Hatia
Flooding damages 24 km of embankment and destroys crops worth an estimated Tk 30.35 crore
20 July 2026
Hill water from India floods border villages in Netrakona
BWDB says river levels are rising and warns of further flooding in low-lying areas
20 July 2026
India floods and landslides kill at least 19
Eight killed in Nagaland, 11 others died in Jammu and Kashmir
19 July 2026
HC issues rule over protection of Chakaria Sundarbans
Govt asked to explain failure to restore and protect 21,020 acres of reserved forest, de-reservation notifications
19 July 2026
Heat stress could cost Bangladeshi workers nearly 24 days of work a year: Report
Agriculture and construction workers face mounting income losses by 2030 as temperatures rise
19 July 2026
How Bangladesh's familiar monsoon pattern is shifting over decades
Experts warn of heavier pre‑monsoon rain, delayed onset, erratic bursts
18 July 2026
Chattogram-Cox's Bazar railway worsened flooding: Dhora
Organisation says unplanned development and environmental degradation amplified impact
18 July 2026
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala, triggers tsunami threat
Residents flee buildings in Guatemala as earthquake rattles the region
17 July 2026
Rivers rise above danger levels across Barishal division, pontoons submerged in Bhola
BWDB reports widespread water-level rises, with the Meghna, Kirtankhola, Bishkhali and other rivers overflowing danger thresholds
17 July 2026
Brahmaputra embankment collapse puts Chilmari at risk
Residents warn of devastating floods unless urgent action taken
17 July 2026
Floods leave roads across Chattogram region in ruins
The recent floods in the Chattogram region have caused severe damage to roads, bridges, and culverts, disrupting communication and daily life.
17 July 2026
Masters of the marsh
A male watercock, locally known as jol morog or kora, glides gracefully above the lush wetlands of Rajshahi.
17 July 2026
Five acres of reserved forest land recovered in Moulvibazar
Joint drive uproots illegal plantations, demolishes structures and restores natural water flow
16 July 2026
Traders, farmers, fish growers hit by mounting debts after Ctg floods
Thousands of chickens, fish fry and paddy fields washed away
15 July 2026
Low over Bay: Signal No 3 at four seaports, rain likely for two more days
All fishing boats and trawlers operating in the North Bay asked to remain close to the coast
15 July 2026
Floods in Ctg region: Water recedes, wounds surface
As floodwaters continue to recede across the Chattogram region, the scale of the damage and human suffering is gradually becoming clear.
15 July 2026
'We couldn't save anything': Ctg families mourn losses after floods
Over 14,000 hectares of cropland damaged; 10,000 ponds and enclosures affected
14 July 2026
All govt agencies must coordinate to tackle flood situation: Fakhrul
Agencies should prioritise rescue, relief, healthcare and restoration of damaged infrastructure, he says
14 July 2026