Explainer / What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?
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Natural Disaster
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
Floods, landslides killed 30 in 5 districts under Chattogram division: Minister
Cox’s Bazar recorded the highest death toll, with 19 fatalities
9 July 2026
‘Afraid to sleep’: Rohingya families fear hillside collapse in Cox’s Bazar camps
At least 13 refugees have died in rain-triggered landslides after days of relentless monsoon rain
9 July 2026
Floods, cyclones caused Tk 41,200 crore losses in 2021-2025: Minister
249 lives were lost to natural calamities in that period, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu tells parliament
9 July 2026
Chattogram floods submerge 7,400 fish farms, ponds; losses hit Tk 39 crore
Fisheries officials warn damage may rise as five days of monsoon rain inundate new areas
9 July 2026
19 dead, eight hurt in rain-triggered landslides in Ctg, Cox's Bazar since July 5
Health authorities say Rohingyas are among the dead as days of heavy rain continue to batter the region
9 July 2026
Rivers swell in Habiganj, Moulvibazar, raising flood fears
Nine points on six rivers cross the danger mark, while flash floods inundate villages and damage cropland
9 July 2026
Five, including child, killed in Bandarban landslides
Heavy rain buries houses and raises fears of more slope collapses
9 July 2026
Heavy rainfall strands thousands in Bandarban, 2,600 take shelter
Four days of heavy rain and hill runoff have submerged large parts of the district, prompting authorities to open 220 shelters
8 July 2026
Rangamati primary schools to remain closed on July 9
Heavy rainfall raises fears of landslides and waterlogging
8 July 2026
Sovereign guarantees tie govt’s hands on private power deals: Energy minister
Iqbal Hassan Mahmood says the government is negotiating with private power companies to reduce costs and avoid late payment fees
8 July 2026
Landslide at Rohingya camp madrasa kills 4 students, teacher in Cox’s Bazar
RRRC says an earlier figure of eight deaths was caused by double-counting during the rescue operation
8 July 2026
Sangu, Matamuhuri breach danger marks as floods swamp Bandarban
Nearly 700 people take shelter as heavy rain and hill runoff inundate homes, roads and cropland across district
8 July 2026
Relentless monsoon rain inundates Ctg, disrupts transport and education
Over 650mm of rain in 48 hours forces HSC exam postponement, suspends university classes and heightens landslide risks
8 July 2026
Maritime ports asked to keep local cautionary signal 3 hoisted
BMD advises fishing boats and trawlers to remain close to the coast
8 July 2026
Flood alert issued for 14 districts, rain likely to continue in Ctg, Barishal for 48 hours
BMD warns of waterlogging, landslide risks in hilly areas
7 July 2026
Sajek Valley closed as heavy rain raises landslide fears in Rangamati
District administration urges residents and visitors to avoid vulnerable areas during heavy rainfall
7 July 2026
Heavy rain claims 2 more lives in Cox’s Bazar
The deaths in Ukhiya and Maheshkhali came after 11 people were killed in rain-triggered landslides across the district
7 July 2026
All 5 BMD radars down amid heavy rain
BMD says Dhaka’s radar may be restored soon, while Rangpur’s radar is awaiting repairs
7 July 2026
Hill collapse kills woman in Chattogram’s Rangunia
Locals say heavy rain caused part of a nearby hill and a tree to fall onto her mud house
7 July 2026
Jet fuel price drops by Tk 19.22 per litre for domestic airlines
BERC also cut the rate for international carriers to $0.8556 per litre for July
7 July 2026