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Flood death toll rises to 18 in 7 districts as water levels begin to recede

TDS Desk: At least 18 deaths have been reported across the country as several districts have been flooded in the past three days. Among the deceased, four died in Cumilla,

Tarique for not considering political-religious identity while aiding flood-hit people

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon the leaders and workers of the party for not considering political or religious identity while extending cooperation

Prices of dry food, candle, drinking water shot up in flood-hit areas

TDS Desk: Prices of essential products including dry food and drinking water have shot up in the flood-hit districts as traders increased their prices with rise in the demand of

16 gates of Kaptai dam to be opened by tonight as water increases

TDS Desk: The 16 gates of the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Plant will be opened by tonight as the water level of Kaptai Lake is rising due to incessant rainfall and

Water level in 43 rivers rises, 69 falls: FFWC

BSS, Dhaka: Water levels at 43 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise, while 54 stations recorded fall. Among the 110 monitored river stations,

Water levels start to decrease in flood-affected areas

Situation likely to improve within 48hrs 15 people have died so far Some 4.8 million people affected in at least 11 districts TDS Desk: The water levels of some rivers