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Bangladesh - Severe weather (Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 20 April 2026)

  • Thunderstorms affected six districts in Bangladesh on 18 April, resulting in severe weather-related incidents that caused casualties and damage.

  • According to media, as of 20 April, 12 people died, five in Sunamganj, two in Mymensingh, two in Rangpur, and one each in Netrokona, Kishoreganj, and Habiganj districts in separate lightning strike-related incidents. In addition, 11 people have been injured across Sunamganj and Rangpur.

  • Over the next 48 hours, isolated thunderstorms are forecast over the northern parts of the country.