Several parts of Bangladesh are still experiencing monsoon heavy rainfall, widespread floods and the overflow of several rivers, which have resulted in evacuations and damage.
According to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), as of 7 July, in the northeast parts, particularly in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Kishoreganj and Netrokona, 2.5 million people have been affected. At the same time, in the northern Districts, including Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Gaibandha, Bogura, Sirajganj, Jamalpur, Tangail, and Munshigan, almost 750,000 people have been impacted and more than 12,000 evacuated. Furthermore, in the southeastern districts - Feni, Rangamati, Khagrachari, Bandarban, and Coxs Bazar - thousands of people have been affected by heavy rain and floods.
For the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecasted over most parts of the country, especially across north-eastern Bangladesh.