Rangpur Division

Short-term flood likely in Kurigram as Teesta water crosses danger level

Shawdesh desk: The River Teesta’s water level has surged 41 cm above the danger mark in Kurigram district, while water level of River Brahmaputra, River Dudhkumar, and River Dharla is

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Teesta erosion takes serious turn in Kurigram

Shawdesh Desk; Erosion by the River Teesta has taken a serious turn in Kurigram district with the recession of floodwater, displacing many families and devouring vast tracts of cropland. The

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PM to address largest-ever public rally in Rangpur tomorrow

Shawdesh Desk: Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will address the largest ever public rally in the divisional city tomorrow to drum up public support in favour

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9 students injured by lightning strike in Kurigram

Shawdesh Desk: Nine students of Chakirpasha Islamia Dakhil Madrasha were injured by lightning in Rajarhat upazila of Kurigram district on Monday. The injured are Abdur Razzaque, Nazmin Nahar, Sumaiya, Roksana,

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Floodwater starts receding in Brahmaputra basin

Shawdesh desk: Floodwater started receding from the inundated low-lying and riverine char areas further improving flood situation in the Brahmaputra basin in the last 24 hours ending at 9 am

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Kurigram flood situation improves

Shawdesh desk: The overall flood situation in Kurigram has started to improve as water level in most rivers of the district is receding. Except the River Dudhkumar, all the rivers

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Kurigram flood worsens as water levels in major rivers rising rapidly

Shawdesh Desk: The flood situation in Kurigram district deteriorated further as water levels in all the major rivers in the region are rising rapidly. Abdullah Al Mamun, executive engineer of

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Teesta water flows above danger level, leaves bank flooded in Lalmonirhat

Shawdesh DEsk: Water of Teesta river is flowing above the danger mark due to surge of water from upstream hills and heavy rainfall in Lalmonirhat. As a result, low-lying areas

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