Bangladesh Floods 44 Dead as Rain Inundates 7 Districts

Severe floods and landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains have claimed 44 lives across seven districts in Bangladesh, according to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief. As of Saturday evening, the disaster has left 39 injured and affected over one million people, leaving nearly 268,000 families stranded.

The Chittagong region has borne the brunt of the extreme weather since July 4, recording 1,169 mm of rainfall over the past week. The deluge has submerged 58 upazilas across Khagrachhari, Rangamati, Bandarban, Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Moulvibazar, and Habiganj. Currently, over 44,000 displaced individuals have taken refuge in 1,131 government shelters.

Tragedies continue to emerge from the affected zones, including the deaths of two young children—Mohammad Ashiq (7) and Mohammad Miraj (3)—who were swept away by a landslide in Banshkhali upazila following days of continuous rain.

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) reports that five major rivers remain above danger levels. While conditions in the Chittagong region may improve within the next 48 hours, rising waters threaten new, temporary flooding in Feni, Sylhet, and the northern Teesta basin.

Though rainfall slightly decreased by Saturday—with Faridpur recording the highest 24-hour rainfall at 144 mm—the crisis remains acute. The government has allocated 2,650 metric tons of rice and Tk 14.5 million for relief operations. However, many stranded families report they are yet to receive any assistance, highlighting ongoing challenges in the emergency response network.