water bodies

water bodies

Vast areas of Sheikh-er-Khil in Banshkhali remain submerged after days of heavy rainfall and hill runoff, leaving hundreds of families homeless and awaiting relief and rehabilitation. The photo was taken from Ward No. 5 of Sheikh-er-Khil on 14 July 2026. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Unplanned urbanisation erases 21,000 Ctg water bodies, worsens flooding: Experts

Despite having at least 16 masterplans, policies and laws – including the Drainage Masterplan, Detailed Area Plan (DAP), Waterlogging Mitigation Project, Wasa plans and national water and land-use...

A drone view shows water channels and grazing areas at the Chibayish marshes in Dhi Qar province, Iraq, May 7, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought

Heavy rainfall over recent days, coupled with a strong onrush of water from nearby hills, has intensified the situation. Photo: UNB

Over 40,000 stranded in 5 districts as Teesta flows above danger mark

Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Mohammad Azaz speaks to journalists during an eviction drive at the Haikkar Canal in Mohammadpur’s Katasur area on 23 April 2025. File Photo: TBS

Time's up for those occupying canals, water bodies: Dhaka North administrator

Rizwana after inspecting an embankment at Umedpur area of Mortian Haor under Tahirpur upazila in the district on 26 Nov. Photo: BSS

Master plan of Haors to be revised: Rizwana

Longest open water swims

Longest open water swims

Pitch-black water from factories running through a canal in Keraniganj on the outskirts of the capital, and draining into the Buriganga River. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed

No personal harm to anyone while recovering water bodies: LGRD minister

Photo: Collected

Bangladesh-India committee identifies new locations for intake well along Feni River

Photo: The Independent

Liquid bodies found under surface of Mars