State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam stated that post-flood rehabilitation is now the government’s main priority. He said that once floodwaters fully recede, relevant departments will submit final damage reports, based on which comprehensive rehabilitation work will begin. The minister urged citizens to trust the elected government, assuring that damaged roads, educational institutions, and other infrastructure will be repaired quickly, and affected farmers, livestock owners, and homeowners will be brought under rehabilitation programs.

He made these remarks on Tuesday, July 14, during a relief distribution event for over a hundred flood-affected families in Burir Dokan area of Baraitali Union, Chakaria upazila, Cox’s Bazar. Earlier, he visited several flood- and landslide-affected areas in Chakaria following nine days of heavy rainfall and hill torrents.

Anindya Islam also warned that illegal hill cutting will no longer be tolerated under the current government. He said strict legal action will be taken against those responsible for hill destruction or creating artificial waterlogging by closing sluice gates. Several local officials and political leaders were present at the event.

A mobile court in Bhangura upazila of Pabna conducted a raid on Tuesday morning in Naubaria village, seizing banned Chinese fishing nets worth about Tk 150,000. The nets were confiscated under Section 5(1) of the Fish Protection and Conservation Act, 1950, and later destroyed by fire. One person, identified as Milan, 36, son of Anil from Naubaria village, was fined Tk 5,000 for transporting the illegal nets, and a warehouse used for storing them was sealed.

The operation was led by Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Mizanur Rahman, with the participation of Acting Upazila Fisheries Officer Ali Azam and Sub-Inspector Ershad Hossain of Bhangura Police Station. According to the magistrate, the use and transport of banned Chinese nets are harmful to fish resources, prompting the enforcement action.

Authorities stated that the main trader, Haripada, was not found during the raid, but further investigation and legal steps are planned. The upazila administration confirmed that similar drives will continue to protect national fish resources and curb illegal fishing gear use.

Twelve eggs of a venomous cobra species were recovered from a prayer house in Patiya, Chattogram, on Tuesday afternoon. The rescue was carried out by a team from Chattogram Snake Rescue Team Bangladesh after locals spotted a snake inside the Chishtia Khanqah Sharif in the municipality’s Ward 6 area. The discovery caused panic and curiosity among residents, prompting a crowd to gather at the site.

According to local accounts, some people initially tried to destroy the eggs, but a few aware residents informed the Forest Department instead. The rescue team then collected the eggs and confirmed they belonged to the highly venomous Padma cobra. The team stated that the eggs were in good condition and would be artificially incubated for one and a half to two months before the hatchlings are released into a remote forest area.

Rescue officials emphasized the importance of wildlife conservation and urged the public not to harm snakes or their eggs but to contact authorities for safe handling.

The Bangladesh Air Force Women’s Welfare Association (BAFWWA) has distributed relief materials among flood-affected families in several districts, including Chattogram, Sylhet, and Cox’s Bazar. Under the initiative and guidance of BAFWWA Chairperson Saleha Khan, the Chattogram branch provided dry food, clean water, and essential medicines to families in flood-hit areas of Anwara upazila on Tuesday.

Similarly, the BAFWWA sub-regional branch at Shamshernagar distributed relief items to flood-affected families in Rajdighirpar, Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district. Under the overall direction of Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, the Bangladesh Air Force Base Cox’s Bazar also carried out relief distribution in the flood-affected Rajakhali area of Pekua upazila.

According to the report, the Bangladesh Air Force and BAFWWA will continue their humanitarian and relief operations until the flood situation normalizes. All Air Force bases and units have been instructed to assist nearby flood-affected communities, while rescue teams, helicopters, and the Disaster Management Cell remain on standby for emergency operations.

A mobile court of the Bureau of Mineral Development (BMD) seized 94,390 cubic feet of stones in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet on Monday. The operation, led by Executive Magistrate Saikat Raihan, took place throughout the day across several villages including Bonpur, Adarshagram, Gucchhagram, Bijoypara, and Majhergaon. The confiscated stones were later placed under the custody of local union parishad members.

According to the report, the stones had been piled near houses in the Utma area for about six years. They were originally extracted from the Utma River and nearby quarries and had previously been seized by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) but were not auctioned at that time. The latest operation was conducted with the assistance of the upazila administration and police.

Officials stated that the seized stones would be sold through auction, and the proceeds would be deposited into the government treasury.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met a three-member delegation from the voluntary organization BD Clean on Tuesday, July 14, at his office in the National Parliament. The meeting focused on BD Clean’s ongoing activities to build a cleaner Bangladesh, protect the environment, and raise public awareness. State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam was also present during the meeting.

The delegation included Champa Akter and Zahirul Islam Robi, both former chief coordinators, and Masudur Rahman, the current chief coordinator. Founded on June 3, 2016, with a single volunteer, BD Clean now operates in 58 districts and 165 upazilas with more than 58,000 members. Over the past decade, the organization has cleaned 18 canals, 7 rivers, and 76 parks while conducting regular cleanliness drives and awareness programs.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister praised BD Clean’s volunteers for their contribution to creating a cleaner and more livable Bangladesh and emphasized expanding such public awareness initiatives. The BD Clean representatives expressed their commitment to working under his leadership to make Dhaka cleaner, more livable, and environmentally friendly.

New erosion has emerged along the Padma River in Louhajang upazila of Munshiganj as rising water levels and strong currents caused parts of a recently built embankment to collapse. The permanent riverbank protection structure, constructed at a cost of Tk 527.5 crore and stretching 9.10 kilometers, has developed cracks and subsidence in several spots near Gaodia. Hundreds of families living along the river are now gripped by fear after sections of the embankment, completed only one and a half months ago, began to sink into the river.

Local residents expressed frustration, saying they had hoped the new embankment would finally protect them from decades of recurring erosion. Witnesses reported that the collapse began suddenly on Sunday afternoon near Gaodia Bazar, prompting families to move belongings to safety. Officials from the Water Development Board and the upazila administration visited the site, assuring that emergency repairs were underway and the situation was being monitored.

Residents have demanded a full investigation into the project’s design, construction quality, and materials, warning that without swift action, Gaodia Bazar and nearby areas could face severe erosion in the coming days.

Continuous rainfall and a sudden flash flood have caused extensive damage to about 432 hectares of agricultural land in Rajasthali upazila of Rangamati district. The incident occurred late Friday night, leaving farmers and jhum cultivators facing financial losses worth several crores of taka, according to local officials.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Md. Mintu Mia stated that the heavy rainfall and flash flood submerged large areas of farmland, severely affecting local crop production. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Yusuf Hasan said the disaster has caused widespread damage to the agricultural sector in Rajasthali. Authorities are currently collecting field-level data and preparing lists of affected farmers across the upazila’s three unions.

Officials expect to have a clearer picture of the total damage within a few days as assessments continue in the affected areas.

A newly renovated road in Kutuba Union’s Ward 2 of Borhanuddin upazila, Bhola, collapsed only a month after completion, sparking anger among residents. The road, stretching from Bablu Majhi’s shop to Manik Hawlader’s shop, was rebuilt at a cost of Tk 12,011,591 and finished on June 10, 2026. Locals said a section of the road gave way after light rainfall, raising serious concerns about construction quality.

Residents alleged that substandard materials, inadequate soil compaction, and poor supervision led to the collapse. They claimed to have informed authorities during construction but saw no corrective action. Local resident Maulana Nurul Karim said the road is a vital route for hundreds of daily commuters, students, and traders, warning that further damage during the monsoon could worsen public suffering.

Upazila road engineer Maidul Islam explained that road design near water bodies must consider soil strength, slope stability, and erosion risks, with retaining or guide walls added as needed. Locals have demanded an impartial investigation, accountability for those responsible, and durable reconstruction of the damaged road.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said that most of the 54 people who died in floods across eight districts were killed in landslides. He made the statement on Tuesday after an inter-ministerial meeting at the Secretariat, speaking to reporters at the Press Information Department’s conference center.

The minister said that his ministry had allocated Tk 17.5 million for emergency relief operations, along with 3,250 metric tons of rice and dry food. Additionally, each affected district received Tk 2 million from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. Cooked and dry food are being supplied to shelters, while the army, Border Guard Bangladesh, and Coast Guard have been deployed for rescue operations. Speedboats and rubber boats have also been sent for immediate use.

Dulu added that the government has taken key decisions for rehabilitation of affected families and repair of damaged roads. The Roads and Highways Department and local government bodies will handle repairs, while earthen roads will be restored under the Kabikha and Kabita programs. The food ministry will continue emergency food assistance in affected areas.

In Sandwip upazila of Chattogram, continuous heavy rainfall for a week has flooded about 80 percent of the area, leaving nearly 60 percent of residents still stranded. Although official figures cite 60,000 affected people, local estimates suggest more than 100,000 are waterlogged. The government has allocated only 150,000 taka in emergency relief, amounting to less than two taka per person.

Despite the limited allocation and adverse weather, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Amjad Hossain has been distributing dry food and essentials across 14 unions, including the isolated Uriarchar union. Residents expressed frustration, saying the relief is insufficient even for a single meal. In some areas, such as Ward 3 of Musapur, homes remain submerged in waist-deep water.

The UNO acknowledged that Sandwip received significantly less funding than other upazilas but said local union council funds are being used temporarily for relief distribution, which will later be adjusted with government expenses.

An inter-ministerial meeting was held on Tuesday at the Cabinet Division in Dhaka to strengthen coordination in tackling the ongoing flood situation caused by heavy rainfall and hill torrents across various regions of Bangladesh. The meeting was chaired by Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who called on all ministries, departments, and agencies to work in unison to reduce public suffering and deliver timely assistance to affected communities.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized transparency and accountability in relief distribution, ensuring aid reaches genuine victims without corruption. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury highlighted the need for an accurate database of flood victims to make relief operations more efficient and stressed maintaining supply chains and transport infrastructure. The meeting also decided to implement departmental action plans for post-flood rehabilitation, assess damage after water recedes, and provide food aid and new seeds to affected farmers.

Authorities resolved to repair damaged roads under LGED and restore major highways swiftly. Government sources confirmed that coordinated rescue, relief, health, and rehabilitation operations will continue until the situation normalizes.

A powerful pair of earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has left at least 4,561 people dead, according to a report by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency on Tuesday. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the country’s National Assembly, said 16,740 people were injured. Authorities have assisted 128,324 families and set up 107 temporary shelters for 20,231 people, where 17,907 are currently staying. A total of 856 buildings were damaged, including 190 that collapsed.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, with epicenters along Venezuela’s northern coast, an area that hosts several oil refineries. CNN reported that many buildings in Caracas and other cities collapsed as a result of the tremors. The USGS noted that most structures in Venezuela were not built using earthquake-resistant technology, raising concerns that the death toll could exceed 10,000.

Authorities continue relief efforts as the country faces widespread destruction and displacement following the June 24 disaster.

Water levels in the Teesta River have started to recede but remain 7 centimeters above the danger mark at the Dalia point in Lalmonirhat as of Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026. The river had earlier risen 3, 10, and 15 centimeters above the danger level on Monday night. Authorities warn that if the water does not fall below the danger level soon, short-term flooding may occur in low-lying areas, where residents are already anxious.

According to the Water Development Board, heavy rainfall and upstream flow have caused the river’s rise. The Dalia Water Development Board’s executive engineer confirmed that the water was flowing 7 centimeters above the danger level at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Local residents report that several houses in the char areas have already been inundated, and roads and croplands are submerged, disrupting movement. Boats and rafts are now the only means of transport in some areas.

Field teams from the Lalmonirhat Water Development Board are monitoring the situation continuously as the region faces the second flood threat of the season.

Floodwaters in Pekua upazila of Cox’s Bazar have started to recede, exposing the full extent of the disaster. Many homes remain buried in mud, roads have collapsed, and thousands of families face uncertainty after losing crops, fish enclosures, and household goods. Heavy rainfall and hill runoff had submerged large parts of the upazila, including several unions and the municipality, for several days.

Although water levels have dropped in most areas, low-lying regions remain waterlogged, delaying a return to normal life. Locals allege that obstructions and nets placed at sluice gates slowed water drainage, worsening the flooding. Residents report that once the gates were opened, water levels fell more quickly. The agricultural and fisheries sectors have suffered major losses, with farmers and fishers facing financial hardship.

Authorities are now collecting data on damaged homes and properties to prepare a list for government assistance. Local residents are demanding quick road repairs, proper rehabilitation, and stricter monitoring of water management systems to prevent future flooding.