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Teesta River Floods Trigger Red Alert in Lalmonirhat

A sudden surge in the Teesta River’s water level, caused by heavy upstream flow and continuous rainfall, has triggered flooding in low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat district. The Water Development Board (WDB) issued a red alert on Sunday evening and began public announcements urging residents to move to safer locations.

Monday, 6 October 2025, 17:24

Teesta River water crosses danger mark in Lalmonirhat

The Teesta River has suddenly risen above the danger level in Lalmonirhat due to upstream floods and continuous rainfall, submerging several low-lying areas along its banks. To manage the water level, all 44 sluice gates of the Teesta Barrage have been opened.

Monday, 15 September 2025, 16:53

Rezwana Hasan Stresses Unity for Waterbody Restoration

Restoring waterbodies is not a difficult task if people remain aware and united in their efforts, said Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rezwana Hasan.

Sunday, 7 September 2025, 23:04

First-Ever World Lake Day Marked on 27 August

27 August is the first-ever World Lake Day, dedicated to tracking and protecting the health of millions of lakes around the globe.

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 01:13

Naogaon’s Raktadaha Beel to be Revived with Eco Park

Naogaon’s historic Raktadaha Beel, once a source of livelihood for hundreds of fishing families and a natural asset of the region, has been on the verge of extinction due to decades of neglect and poor planning. Once rich in fisheries and biodiversity, the beel has lost its vitality over the years as dredging was ignored, connecting canals were left unexcavated, water hyacinth blocked waterways, and embankments with protective plantations were never implemented. As a result, fish populations have drastically declined, leaving local fishing communities without their traditional source of income.

Sunday, 24 August 2025, 19:53

Spillway Gates Reopened as Kaptai Lake Hits Danger Mark

After remaining closed for nine days, the water level of Kaptai Lake has once again reached the danger mark, forcing the authorities to reopen the dam’s spillways. On Wednesday at 8:08 p.m., all 16 spillway gates of the dam were opened by six inches, releasing 9,000 cusecs of water per second into the Karnaphuli River.

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 17:41

Call to Identify Waterbodies for Native Fish Protection

Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Farida Akhter has called for identifying waterbodies across the country to protect and preserve indigenous fish species. She stressed that Bangladesh is home to a wide variety of fish and that proper mapping and conservation efforts are needed to ensure the survival and growth of native species.

Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 17:52

Action Plan Set to Limit Pesticide Use in Haor Areas

The National Committee formed to determine the next steps for controlling and limiting pesticide use in the agricultural sector to protect fisheries and livestock in the haor region held a meeting this afternoon at the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. The session was chaired by the ministry’s advisor, Farida Akhter.

Friday, 15 August 2025, 21:51

BNP Will Go to Int’l Court for Fair Share of Water

BNP’s Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, has said that the party is prepared to take the issue of Bangladesh’s fair share of water to an international court if necessary.

Sunday, 10 August 2025, 20:10

Spillway Gates Opened as Kaptai Lake Hits Danger Mark

Heavy rainfall and upstream hill runoff have caused the water level of Kaptai Lake to rise to the danger mark, prompting authorities to open all 16 spillway gates of the Kaptai Dam. In the fifth phase of controlled discharge, water began flowing out at 6 PM on Thursday, with 41 inches (approximately 3.5 feet) being released through each gate. As a result, an estimated 68,000 cusecs of water per second is now flowing into the Karnaphuli River.

Friday, 8 August 2025, 17:15

Kaptai Dam Gates Opened as Lake Reaches Danger Mark

Authorities at the Kaptai hydropower plant have opened 16 spillway gates of the dam after continuous rainfall and upstream hill runoff caused the water level in Kaptai Lake to reach the danger mark. The gates were opened just after midnight on Wednesday to release excess water and prevent potential flooding.

Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 23:21

Heavy Rain Pushes Teesta to Danger Level in Dalia

In Nilphamari district, the Teesta River has reached the danger level due to heavy rainfall and upstream runoff. As of 9:00 AM on Sunday, the water at the Teesta Barrage point in Dalia was flowing precisely at the danger mark of 52.15 meters.

Sunday, 3 August 2025, 23:11