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

Rising Teesta River Sparks Flood Fears in Lalmonirhat

Flood Threat Looms in Feni as Water from India Swells Rivers

Although there has been little to no rainfall in Bangladesh’s Feni district, continuous heavy rainfall in India’s Tripura region is causing water levels in the Muhuri, Kahuya, and Silonia rivers to rise rapidly. As a result, flood control embankments have been breached at multiple points, leading to flooding in low-lying areas of the district.

Flash Flood Threat Looms in Northern Bangladesh as Rivers Rise

Heavy rainfall and upstream water flow from the hills have led to a rapid rise in the water levels of major rivers in northern Bangladesh, including the Teesta, Dharla, Dudhkumar, and Brahmaputra. This has triggered fears of flash floods in low-lying and char (riverine island) areas across Rangpur, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, and Nilphamari districts.

Teesta Master Plan Finalization Expected This Year

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the interim government on Water Resources and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, announced that the long-awaited Teesta Master Plan is expected to be finalized by the end of this year.

Over 150 Homes Lost to Jamuna Erosion Amid Rising River Levels

The water level of the Jamuna River in Sirajganj continues to rise, leading to severe erosion in various areas, particularly in the riverine char (island) regions. Over the last 24 hours, the water level at the Sirajganj point increased by 2 centimeters, inundating low-lying areas and sparking fears of possible flooding among residents.

Halda River Sees Record Egg Collection

The Halda River, South Asia`s only natural carp breeding ground, has witnessed an unprecedented release of eggs by mother fish this year, thanks to ideal environmental conditions marked by thunder, lightning, heavy rainfall, and hill torrents.

29kg Bighead Carp Caught in Brahmanbaria River

Meghna Fish Die from Toxic Waste

Native fish species are once again dying in large numbers and floating on the surface of the Meghna River in Chandpur, reportedly due to increased water pollution caused by toxic waste and chemicals.

Teesta’s Unseasonal Fury Swallows Homes, Farmland

Unusual and aggressive erosion has begun along the Teesta River in the Gangachara upazila of Rangpur, despite the dry season and low water flow.

615 kg Illegal Hilsa Confiscated, Given to Madrasahs and Orphans

In an operation in Hatiya upazila, Noakhali, the Coast Guard seized 615 kilograms of hilsa fish, caught illegally by fishermen, worth approximately Tk 461,250. The seized fish was subsequently distributed among local madrasahs and orphanages.

CoastGuard Seizes 150 Maunds of Illegal Hilsa in Hatiya, Noakhali

The Coast Guard has seized150 maunds of hilsa fish, worth approximately Tk 4.5 million, in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali for violating the ban on catching the fish. During the operation, three trawlers were also seized.

Fisheries Advisor: We Ourselves Must Protect the Extinct Fish

Emphasizing the importance of protecting nearly extinct native species, Fisheries and Livestock Advisor Farida Akhter said, "Work must be done to protect all types of fish, including the endangered native species, to meet the protein needs of all people in the country. At the same time, the production of fish cultivated using proper methods must also be increased."