Dhaka: At least 44 people have lost their lives and several others remain missing across Bangladesh following days of torrential monsoon rains, severe flooding, and catastrophic landslides.
According to media reports, the relentless downpours have destroyed critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges, leaving thousands of homes submerged and severely hampering ongoing rescue operations.
Officials confirmed that approximately 268,000 households have been directly impacted by the deluge. In response, the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and emergency services are deploying boats to deliver food, clean drinking water, and medical aid to stranded residents in remote areas.
The disaster has also struck Cox’s Bazar, where landslides in the Rohingya refugee camps have claimed multiple casualties.
With heavy rains persisting, authorities fear further mudslides and are actively evacuating residents from high-risk zones.
Climate experts note that Bangladesh remains one of the world’s most vulnerable nations to monsoon flooding and climate change, with this latest crisis once again exposing the fragility of the country’s low-lying regions and infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction.
Extending full solidarity to the government and people of Bangladesh, he stated that Pakistan stands firmly by Bangladesh during this difficult time.
