Jamuna River
PM to lay foundation stone of Bangabandhu Railway Bridge Nov 29
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan on Wednesday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will officially lay the foundation stone of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge over the Jamuna River on November 29.
45 fishermen jailed for catching hilsa in Sirajganj
A mobile court on Saturday sentenced 45 fishermen to different jail terms for catching coveted hilsa defying a ban in Belkuchi upazila of Sirajganj district.
Flood situation still unchanged; 7 die in 24 hrs
Thousands of flood-hit people saw no respite from their sufferings as the overall flood situation remained nearly unchanged across the country on Friday.
Teen drowns as flood waters surge across country
A teenager drowned in Jamuna River as the overall flood condition of the country worsened further on Friday, as water levels of major rivers kept rising.
New areas flooded as Jamuna continues to swell in Sirajganj
The low-lying areas of five upazilas in Sirajganj were newly flooded as the water level of Jamuna River continued to rise due to heavy shower.
Jamuna breaks its banks in Bogura; over 6,000ha paddy fields flooded
Some 6,632 hectares of paddy fields were submerged in Sariakandi upazila on Monday as the Jamuna River swelled and broke its banks following incessant rainfall over the past few days.
Sirajganj at flood risk as Jamuna water level rises
Incessant rain and water from upstream have pushed up the water level of Jamuna River, sparking fears of flood in Sirajganj.
Jamuna boat capsize death toll climbs to five; 13 still missing
Three more bodies were recovered on Wednesday morning after a boat capsized in the Jamuna River in Chauhali upazila of Sirajganj on Tuesday afternoon, raising the death toll to five.
2 drown, 30 go missing as boat capsizes in Jamuna River
Two people drowned and 30 others went missing as a boat capsized in Jamuna River in Chauhali upazila of Sirajganj on Tuesday.