In Lalmonirhat, the Teesta River’s water level, which had risen above the danger mark due to heavy rainfall and upstream flow from India, began to recede on Tuesday morning. Despite the improvement, residents in low-lying and char areas remain stranded, with many taking shelter on roads and embankments along with their livestock and belongings. Although dry food is available, people are facing an acute shortage of safe drinking water.

Officials from the Water Development Board confirmed that at 6 a.m. Tuesday, the Teesta’s water at Dalia Point was flowing 30 centimeters below the danger level. The situation has improved since Sunday evening when the river overflowed, inundating nearby areas and disrupting daily life. Local farmers reported that floodwaters still cover croplands in several char regions.

Authorities have started assessing damages and preparing relief measures. The district administration has allocated 220 metric tons of rice and Tk 550,000 in cash for affected upazilas. Officials expect conditions to gradually improve as water levels continue to fall.

Venezuela has been struck by two powerful earthquakes that killed at least 1,719 people and injured more than 5,000, according to official reports released Monday night. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit the northern La Guaira state just 39 seconds apart, destroying around 800 buildings and leaving thousands missing. Rescue teams continue to work tirelessly to locate survivors trapped under the rubble.

Authorities described the disaster as the most catastrophic natural event in the country’s history. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said over 25,000 emergency workers, police, and soldiers are assisting affected communities. Despite international aid arriving, hopes of finding survivors are fading as critical hours pass. A 21-year-old man was rescued alive after being trapped for more than 100 hours.

Reports indicate limited government presence in some of the hardest-hit areas, where residents are relying on local farmers and volunteers for essential supplies. A mild aftershock of magnitude 4.6 was felt Monday in Caracas and La Guaira, though no new damage was reported.

A massive dead baleen whale, about 56 feet long and 16 feet wide, washed ashore on Kuakata beach in Patuakhali on Monday, June 29, 2026. The whale was first spotted around noon near Kauar Char Basudha Island by a local tour guide, who alerted volunteers and the Forest Department. Officials later arrived at the site and confirmed the discovery.

Preliminary observations suggest the whale may have died about a week earlier, though the exact cause remains unknown. According to the Kuakata Dolphin Conservation Committee, similar incidents occurred in 2018, 2022, and earlier in June 2026, raising concern over repeated strandings of whales, dolphins, and turtles. Experts from Patuakhali Science and Technology University identified the species as a baleen whale and noted that environmental changes, food scarcity, disease, ship collisions, or ocean currents could be factors.

Forest officials buried the decomposing carcass to prevent odor and public health hazards. Local authorities emphasized the need for scientific research and preservation of the skeleton for future study.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department reported that rainfall has eased the recent heatwave across most regions, bringing temporary relief to citizens. On Monday, Dhaka’s temperature dropped by about 4°C compared to the previous day, while heavy rainfall was recorded in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Barishal divisions. The highest rainfall was 147 millimeters in Syedpur, Nilphamari. Despite the cooling effect, experts warned that the comfortable weather may not last long.

Meteorologists attributed the ongoing weather fluctuations to global climate change and the influence of La Niña. They noted that high humidity after rainfall and incomplete activation of the monsoon are causing sticky, uncomfortable conditions. The monsoon pattern has changed, with intermittent rain and intense sunlight replacing continuous cool showers.

According to forecasts, a low-pressure system may form over the sea around July 4–5, potentially increasing rainfall. However, experts expect humid and hot conditions to persist throughout the monsoon season, with reduced rainfall likely to raise both temperature and humidity levels again.

Hundreds of aftershocks have been recorded across Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the country on Wednesday. The continuing tremors have made rescue and rehabilitation operations in affected areas increasingly hazardous, according to local reports.

The Foundation for Seismological Research in Venezuela has been regularly releasing data on new aftershocks, noting that most have magnitudes below 3 and are not felt by the general population. However, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 4.6 magnitude quake near the coast of Caracas on Thursday afternoon, which was widely felt but caused no new damage.

Experts explained that aftershocks are smaller tremors occurring after a main earthquake due to changes in stress along tectonic plates. The USGS added that shallow earthquakes are more likely to produce aftershocks, posing additional risks to ongoing rescue efforts.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on every student in Bangladesh to plant at least one tree each year to help protect the environment and keep the country clean. He made the appeal on Monday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka, during an event jointly organized by the Ministry of Education and the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education. Before attending the event, he participated in a nationwide tree-planting initiative that saw around 90,000 saplings planted across 29,600 locations.

Addressing students, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of environmental responsibility, urging them to take pride in keeping their surroundings clean and to treat trees as lifelong companions. He shared his personal fondness for trees and reflected on how they inspire his thoughts and plans. During the event, he and his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, presented the “Innovative Talent Award” to several educational institutions for their creative projects.

Rahman also inaugurated a national tree-planting program for secondary students and a national startup, science project, and innovation exhibition, encouraging youth to build a knowledge-based and sustainable Bangladesh through science, technology, and research.

A two-week regional training program on industrial safety has begun at the Chattogram Port Training Center, aiming to modernize and upgrade the port’s safety systems to international standards. The program, titled “Regional Training Course on Industrial Safety,” was inaugurated on Monday as part of a joint initiative by the Chattogram Port Authority and the EU-funded Global Ports Safety Project. Twenty officials from France, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are participating.

Commodore Ahmed Amin Abdullah, Member (Harbour and Marine) of the Chattogram Port Authority, attended the opening ceremony as chief guest, while French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charpente served as special guest and keynote speaker. Abdullah emphasized the importance of such training for improving safety at seaports, and the ambassador noted that the program would strengthen participants’ ability to identify and manage industrial risks.

The training, supervised by international industrial safety expert Olivier Salvi, includes hands-on sessions on safety management for high-risk facilities such as container terminals, hydrocarbon depots, oil and gas installations, and chemical storage sites.

In Bhurungamari upazila of Kurigram, the water level of the Dudhkumar River has risen sharply due to continuous heavy rainfall and upstream hill runoff. As of the latest report, the river was flowing 23 centimeters above the danger level, with a recorded height of 29.83 centimeters at the Pateshwari point on Monday noon, up from 29.58 centimeters on Sunday night. The rising water has already flooded low-lying areas and entered nearby localities, causing concern among residents.

According to the Water Development Board, river levels across Kurigram may continue to rise over the next 72 hours, potentially leading to short-term flooding. The upazila administration has prepared dry food supplies, medical teams, and rescue boats, while flood shelters have been readied. Local authorities have instructed union parishad chairmen to maintain constant communication and have begun public announcements to alert riverside communities.

Officials warned that if water levels continue to increase, riverbank erosion could begin, intensifying the threat to nearby settlements.

A National Fruit Fair was inaugurated in Narayanganj Sadar upazila on Monday at noon under the theme 'We will cultivate fruits and preserve them all year round'. The event was organized by the Department of Agricultural Extension and inaugurated by District Commissioner Raihan Kabir.

The fair was presided over by A. Ja. Mu. Ahsan Shahid Sarkar, Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension in Narayanganj. Special guests included Professor Mamun Mahmud, Administrator of the District Council, and S. M. Fayez Uddin, Executive Officer of Sadar Upazila. The day-long event showcased various local seasonal fruits and presented information on modern agricultural technologies and fruit cultivation and preservation.

The fair aimed to raise awareness among visitors about the importance of fruit farming and storage, highlighting the Department of Agricultural Extension’s initiatives to promote sustainable agricultural practices in the region.

A severe water crisis has hit most areas of Dhaka, with residents in Mirpur, Sheorapara, and several other neighborhoods suffering from prolonged shortages. Many households have gone months without regular water supply, forcing people to buy water from alternative sources at high cost. The shortage has disrupted cooking, bathing, and other daily activities, prompting residents to stage road blockades and street protests demanding urgent action from authorities.

Dhaka WASA officials attributed the crisis to increased demand, technical faults in supply lines, and storm damage to several wells at the Bhakurta oilfield in Savar, which supplies water to Mirpur. They said repair work is underway and that water supply should normalize soon. However, residents accuse WASA of mismanagement and alleged syndicate activities that profit from water scarcity.

According to WASA sources, around 200 of its 1,331 deep tube wells are out of operation due to mechanical issues, while power outages have further disrupted production. The agency maintains that the situation is temporary and expects improvement within days.

Heavy rainfall and upstream water flow have caused the Teesta River to swell again, submerging croplands in the river’s char areas. On Sunday evening, water at the Dalia point flowed seven centimeters above the danger level, though it slightly receded by Monday morning. Authorities at the Water Development Board confirmed that all 44 sluice gates of the Teesta Barrage have been opened as a precaution, warning that water levels could rise further.

The surge in water is linked to continuous rainfall and the release of water from India’s Gajoldoba Barrage, which has led to red alerts on both sides of the border. Low-lying areas in five upazilas of Lalmonirhat and adjoining districts have started flooding, affecting roads and croplands. Local farmers reported that rising water has inundated fields of paddy, peanuts, and pumpkins, putting crops and livestock at risk.

Officials said the flood and erosion situation is being closely monitored, and residents along the riverbanks have been advised to remain alert as water levels remain near the danger mark.

A large-scale tree plantation campaign was officially launched in Lalmai, Comilla, under the initiative of Comilla-10 (Lalmai-Sadar Dakshin) Member of Parliament Mobashwer Alam Bhuiya. The program, inaugurated on Sunday at Bagmara Girls’ High School, aims to plant one lakh trees during the 2026–2027 fiscal year to combat climate change and promote a greener, livable Bangladesh. The event featured a rally, discussion meeting, and symbolic tree planting, attended by teachers, students, government officials, and local dignitaries.

During his address, MP Mobashwer Alam Bhuiya described climate change as one of humanity’s greatest challenges and emphasized that tree planting is essential for maintaining ecological balance, ensuring clean oxygen, and protecting biodiversity. He urged citizens to plant and nurture at least one tree each. The initiative will cover educational institutions, government and private offices, roadsides, public lands, and homesteads, focusing on fruit-bearing, forest, and medicinal plants.

Organizers believe the program will expand greenery across Lalmai upazila and significantly raise public awareness about environmental conservation.

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman is set to inaugurate a nationwide tree plantation program across more than 29,000 secondary-level educational institutions in Bangladesh. The event will be launched simultaneously from the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Center in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar at 2 p.m. on Monday, according to a press release from the Ministry of Education. The program was initially scheduled for 10 a.m. but was rescheduled to the afternoon for special reasons.

The initiative is part of the government’s electoral pledge to plant 2.5 billion trees over five years and to engage every child annually in tree planting under the “One Child, One Tree” campaign. The Ministry of Education plans to plant 50 million trees in schools, colleges, and madrasas within five years. Each institution will receive a climate awareness grant of 5,000 taka annually and will plant one fruit tree, one forest tree, and one medicinal tree this year.

The inauguration will be broadcast live on large screens in all participating institutions, where local ministers, lawmakers, community leaders, teachers, students, and parents will join the event in person.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that more than 1,300 excess deaths have occurred across Europe since June 21 due to an unprecedented summer heatwave. The extreme temperatures have broken records in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, with Germany recording 41.7°C and Poland 40.5°C. France’s health ministry said nearly 1,000 additional deaths were recorded since Wednesday, mostly among people over 65. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average and described heat stress as a “silent killer.”

Authorities across Europe have taken emergency measures to mitigate the crisis. France banned outdoor alcohol sales and canceled the Paris Pride March to ease pressure on emergency services, while the Netherlands canceled the Defqon.1 music festival after a “code red” alert. In France, at least 74 people drowned in rivers and lakes amid the heatwave. Meteorological agencies attributed the extreme conditions to a “heat dome” effect, which traps hot, dry air and intensifies surface temperatures.

WHO urged European nations to implement heat-health action plans as climate change continues to drive more frequent and severe heatwaves across the continent.

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir’s Dhaka South unit distributed 856 trees on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Dhaka’s Donia College premises in memory of 856 martyrs of the July uprising. The event, held as part of a tree plantation and distribution program, was attended by the organization’s central president Nurul Islam as chief guest. He urged citizens to take responsibility for environmental protection and emphasized reducing carbon emissions and increasing oxygen production through tree planting.

Nurul Islam highlighted that Bangladesh ranks among the world’s most polluted countries, with Dhaka suffering from severe air pollution leading to respiratory and other health problems. He called for collective efforts by the government, social organizations, and citizens to ensure effective environmental conservation and proper use of climate-related funds. The Dhaka South president, Hafez Delowar Hossain, said the martyrs’ sacrifices inspire the organization’s efforts to build a greener and humane Bangladesh.

At the end of the event, fruit, forest, and medicinal saplings were distributed among college students, marking the completion of the program dedicated to the 856 gazetted martyrs of the July uprising.