Bangladesh Floods: 51 Dead, Over 1 Million Affected in 7 Districts

 By Abdussamad Yahya Sufi

Homes submerged by floodwaters.

At least 51 people have been killed and 39 others injured as of July 12, 2026, in floods and landslides following days of heavy monsoon rainfall across seven districts in southeastern and northeastern Bangladesh, the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief said Saturday.

The ministry, in a report released at 12:30pm, said 1,022,963 people have been affected. Members of 267,918 families remain marooned, while 44,457 people have taken shelter in 1,131 relief centres.

People wade through floodwater.

Flooding has inundated 58 upazilas, 386 unions and 11 municipalities in Khagrachhari, Rangamati, Bandarban, Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Moulvibazar and Habiganj.

Submerged market in flood zone.

Cox’s Bazar recorded the highest death toll with 28 fatalities, including 15 residents and 13 Rohingya refugees. Chattogram reported 13 deaths and is the worst-affected in terms of population, with around 595,000 people impacted in 16 upazilas. Other deaths were reported in Bandarban (6), Rangamati (3) and Moulvibazar (1).

Village road underwater.

The government has allocated Tk 1.75 crore in cash and 3,250 metric tonnes of rice for the seven flood-affected districts. An additional Tk 4.60 crore and 8,950 tonnes of rice have been earmarked for humanitarian assistance across all 64 districts since July 7.

Homes hit by floodwaters.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed all government agencies to remain on maximum alert and ensure rapid distribution of relief supplies including dry food, safe drinking water, baby food and medicines. Army and navy personnel are ferrying supplies by boat to isolated communities.

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Sylhet, Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions in the next 24 to 48 hours, which could further worsen river levels.

Local residents reported difficulties accessing food and clean water. "There is still water inside our home and we have no way to cook," said Nurul Islam, a resident of a flood-hit area in Chattogram.