An embankment in the Palashtola Bakkar Mor area of Dhanua Kamalpur Union, Bakshiganj upazila of Jamalpur district, was breached by floodwaters following heavy rainfall and hill runoff. The breach has allowed water to enter low-lying areas, raising fears among local farmers of severe damage to Aus paddy and jute crops.

According to local sources, a section of the embankment had already collapsed about a month ago due to heavy rain, causing significant losses to Boro paddy at that time. Despite the earlier damage, no effective repair work was undertaken, and the recent downpour and hill floods have worsened the situation. Farmers now fear that hundreds of acres of farmland could be submerged if the embankment is not repaired immediately.

Local farmers have urged the administration and the Water Development Board to take urgent action to repair the damaged embankment and protect their farmland and crops from further destruction.

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Tarique Rahman informed the National Parliament that the government is planning to construct another barrage on the Teesta River to conserve water during the dry season. He said that technical and financial aspects of the project are currently under examination at various stages. The announcement came on Wednesday in response to a question from NCP Member of Parliament Akhtar Hossain during a parliamentary session chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed.

The Prime Minister added that a feasibility study for a sustainable and integrated development plan centered on the Teesta River has already been completed. The study report proposes the Teesta Master Plan, which includes 110 kilometers of riverbank protection, 110 kilometers of river dredging, 224 kilometers of flood control embankments with roads, construction and repair of 67 groynes or spurs, and recovery and development of 170 square kilometers of land.

The plan aims to ensure sustainable river management and enhance water resource utilization in the Teesta basin, though implementation details and timelines have not yet been disclosed.

The Bangladesh Air Force will conduct aerial seedball dispersal using helicopters as part of the Tree Plantation Program 2026. The initiative, announced by the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) on Tuesday, aims to plant seeds across various regions of the country. The program follows the nationwide ‘25 Crore Trees in 5 Years’ campaign inaugurated by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on June 13.

According to ISPR, the Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, inaugurated the program by planting saplings at the Air Force Headquarters in Dhaka Cantonment. The Air Force will plant fruit-bearing, forest, and medicinal trees under this initiative. The aerial seedball dispersal will target coastal and remote hilly areas, including parts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, to promote reforestation and environmental balance.

ISPR noted that similar aerial seedball operations had been carried out previously in remote coastal regions, demonstrating the Air Force’s continued commitment to national afforestation efforts.

Dr. Mohammad Azizul Haque, an associate professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, has successfully produced pesticide-free tomatoes by reducing the use of urea and phosphorus fertilizers by 50 to 100 percent. His field research in Dinajpur district showed that tomato plants treated with endophytic bacteria grew larger, greener, and yielded nearly three times more fruit than those cultivated with conventional chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Over the past one and a half years, Dr. Haque conducted bacterial consortium trials across ten fields in Dinajpur Sadar, Chirirbandar, and Setabganj upazilas, achieving consistent results in both winter and summer tomato crops. The treated fields required no pesticide sprays, maintained soil quality, and showed higher nutrient levels. The tomatoes were also richer in lycopene, flavonoids, amino acids, and minerals.

The research also demonstrated success in companion sugarcane cultivation, where bacterial treatment increased plant height and weight by about 2.5 times. Dr. Haque hopes for government approval to expand the technology nationwide for safer food and improved sugar production.

A 6.7 magnitude shallow earthquake struck Central Indonesia on Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit southeast of Palu city in Central Sulawesi province at 10:27 a.m. local time. Authorities reported no immediate casualties or major damage following the tremor.

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said the quake was strongly felt in Palu and Sigi areas but confirmed there was no tsunami threat. A local resident, Nurhaida, described feeling a strong jolt while working in her kitchen and quickly evacuated her home with her children.

Indonesia lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a region prone to frequent seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions. The area has a history of destructive earthquakes, including a 7.5 magnitude quake and tsunami in Palu in 2018 that killed more than 2,200 people.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Sreepur municipal youth wing organized a tree planting program on Monday at Kewa Purba Khanda Government Primary School in Sreepur upazila, Gazipur. The initiative aimed to promote environmental conservation, increase greenery, and inspire students to develop a love for trees. Various fruit saplings were planted in the school premises with participation from local leaders, teachers, students, and guardians.

Sreepur upazila Jamaat secretary and vice-chairman candidate Abul Kalam Azad attended as chief guest, while mayoral candidate Dr. Md. Harun-or-Rashid was present as special guest. Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of tree planting to maintain ecological balance and combat climate change. They also highlighted the need for proper care of planted trees and the role of educational institutions in fostering environmental awareness among students.

After the discussion, participants planted fruit trees around the school grounds. Organizers expressed their commitment to continuing such welfare initiatives for education, social development, and environmental protection. Locals welcomed the program, noting its potential to encourage eco-friendly attitudes among students and enhance local greenery.

Severe erosion of the Jamuna River has destroyed homes, farmland, and infrastructure in Mannia Char of Islampur upazila, Jamalpur district. Over the past few weeks, hundreds of families have lost their land and property as the river continues to engulf the area. Local residents report that no effective measures have been taken to prevent the erosion or to rehabilitate displaced families, leaving many homeless and fearful.

Mannia Char, a 70-year-old river island with around 30,000 residents, has long been a fertile agricultural zone producing rice, wheat, and maize. The erosion now threatens schools, a mosque, a market, a rural electricity office, and an eight-crore-taka solar power project. Locals have been trying to resist the river’s advance by placing bamboo and sandbags along the banks, but the destruction continues.

Officials from the Water Development Board and the district administration acknowledged the crisis, saying the issue is under consideration and that necessary measures will be taken to protect the area.

The link road on the Chilmarir side of the Maulana Bhasani Bridge in Kurigram has developed around 100 small and large holes, making it nearly unusable for traffic. Despite several extensions of the project deadline, the road improvement work remains incomplete. The project, worth Tk 10.33 crore, began in February 2024 and was supposed to be completed by February 2025. However, only about 70 percent of the work has been finished so far. Local residents and transport workers have expressed deep frustration over the poor condition of the road.

The contractor, Rashedul Islam from Roumari, obtained the work using the license of Mir Habibul Alam from Natore. The 5.23-kilometer road from Matikata Mor to Paachpir GC Road has been progressing slowly, with rain and delays worsening the situation. Large pits and soil collapses have made the route dangerous even for pedestrians. Attempts to contact the contractor were unsuccessful, while the Upazila Engineer, Zulfiqar Ali, confirmed that the project deadline had been extended and that the contractor had been instructed to complete the work quickly.

The damaged road has disrupted daily travel and transport in the area, increasing risks for vehicles and commuters until repairs are completed.

In Lohagara upazila of Chattogram, parts of the approach road to a newly constructed bridge on the Chunati-Farenga road have collapsed before its official inauguration. Local residents allege that poor-quality materials and substandard construction caused the damage, which worsened after recent rainfall. The road is used daily by thousands of people, students, and vehicles, and its sudden deterioration has sparked anger and concern in the area.

According to local sources, soil erosion created pits and caused sections of the road to sink. Residents claim that the lack of slope protection, drainage, and soil retention measures made the road vulnerable even to light rain. The bridge was built under the Greater Chattogram Rural Infrastructure Development Project-3 during the 2023–24 fiscal year, with a budget of Tk 3.49 crore, implemented by Consultant Engineering Builders.

A representative of the contractor said they learned of the issue through a union parishad member and promised quick repairs. The upazila engineer of the Local Government Engineering Department stated that the damage was caused by rainwater and that repair work would begin once rainfall subsides.

At Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet, construction of a two‑storey garage is underway by filling the aesthetic 'Shaheed Rudra Sen Lake'. The project, which also involves cutting part of a nearby hill, has sparked negative reactions among students. The lake, excavated recently at a cost of about Tk 7.5 crore, had become a major attraction for students and visitors, symbolizing the memory of Shaheed Rudra Sen. Despite earlier suspension of work following media reports, construction has resumed.

The planned garage will accommodate only 22 vehicles, while the university’s transport pool currently holds 42 and continues to expand. Critics within the university argue that the project wastes money and damages the campus environment, as sufficient open space already exists nearby for parking. An administrative officer, requesting anonymity, questioned the necessity of spending Tk 7 crore for such limited capacity.

When approached for comment, the university’s chief engineer, Zainal Ahmed Chowdhury, reacted angrily and refused to answer questions about the lake project.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam conducted a sudden cleanliness drive in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area to raise public awareness against indiscriminate waste disposal. During the inspection, he expressed dissatisfaction over garbage scattered in front of several permanent and temporary shops and urged traders to dispose of waste only in designated places. Dustbins were distributed among the business owners as part of the campaign.

A mobile court led by an executive magistrate of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) fined nine traders a total of Tk 19,500 for environmental pollution and littering. After the inspection, the state minister told reporters that the government aims to make Dhaka a cleaner and more livable city within its capacity, emphasizing that citizens must also act responsibly by keeping waste in proper locations for easy collection.

Senior officials from the ministry and DSCC, including the chief executive officer Md Zahirul Islam and chief waste management officer Air Commodore Md Mahbubur Rahman Talukder, were present during the operation.

Two people were killed by lightning strikes in Netrokona district on Sunday morning during rainfall. According to local residents and police sources, the victims were Jamal Munshi, a 55-year-old farmer from Sapmara village, and Sabuj Mia, a 53-year-old CNG driver from Kutubpur village, both in Sadar upazila.

Officer-in-Charge Md Al Mamun Sarkar of Netrokona Model Police Station confirmed the incident and said that an unnatural death case has been filed. Netrokona Deputy Commissioner Khandaker Mushfiqur Rahman stated that the government has provided Tk 20,000 in immediate financial assistance to each bereaved family for burial and funeral expenses.

The local administration’s prompt response aims to support the affected families following the sudden lightning tragedy.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) regional team has successfully completed its mission in Bangladesh to review the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Mainstreaming (CRIM) project and the Climate Resilient Local Infrastructure Center (CReLIC) implemented by the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED). The mission took place from June 6 to 12, 2026, and included meetings with representatives from various ministries, departments, and agencies of the Government of Bangladesh. The team also held discussions with the Satkhira district administration and visited project sites.

Led by GCF Regional Manager Ms. Diane Jegam and Climate Investment Principal Dr. Bapon Fakhruddin, the delegation discussed climate finance, investment opportunities, new project development, pipeline expansion, and future cooperation. During field visits on June 9 and 10, the team observed climate adaptation activities, livelihood improvement initiatives, and disaster-resilient infrastructure in coastal areas.

Officials noted that the CRIM project is playing a vital role in improving living standards and enhancing disaster resilience in climate-vulnerable coastal regions. The GCF mission is expected to support the expansion of future climate finance and development cooperation.

Multiple illegal structures have reportedly been built on the embankment in Kuakata’s Gangamati area of Dhulasar Union, Patuakhali, allegedly under the protection of local influential figures. A tin-shed house has already been completed near the Dholai Market section, while several other wooden and tin structures are under construction. Locals said the embankment protects the area during natural disasters, and continued encroachment could damage it, threatening public safety and government property.

Residents accused several individuals, including Dhulasar Union Chhatra Dal president Yasin Arafat, Rakib, and Saiful Joardar, of involvement in the illegal occupation and construction. Yasin Arafat denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated. Attempts to contact Rakib and Saiful Joardar were unsuccessful.

Assistant Commissioner (Land) Yasin Sadek stated that the land belongs to the Water Development Board and that necessary legal action and eviction drives will follow once the relevant authority issues a requisition. The Water Development Board’s executive engineer could not be reached for comment.

Heavy rainfall and hill runoff have caused the Maharshi River in Sherpur’s Jhenaigati upazila to overflow, flooding low-lying areas and the main market since Saturday morning. Water entered many shops, disrupting business activities and causing hardship for traders and residents. Several roads were submerged, though immediate information on damage was unavailable.

Local residents blamed the absence of a protective embankment for the recurring floods during the monsoon season. Officials from the Water Development Board reported that the river’s southern bank overflowed in the morning but later subsided. Rainfall was recorded at 24.50 millimeters in Sherpur, 35 millimeters in Nalitabari, and 180 millimeters in Nakugaon. In Nalitabari’s Chellakhali River, water was flowing two centimeters above the danger level, raising concerns about worsening conditions.

Member of Parliament Mahmudul Haque Rubel stated that he had raised the issue of constructing a permanent embankment in the national parliament and expressed hope that a sustainable structure would soon be built to reduce public suffering.