Bangladesh Water Development Board

Satkhira’s coastal embankments at risk as erosion threatens 40 points

Erosion, cracks and weak embankments at 40 locations in Satkhira's coastal areas have heightened fears of flooding, prompting residents...

Kobadak River choked by silt despite $97m restoration efforts

Despite billions spent on dredging and restoration, the Kobadak River continues to lose navigability as siltation, encroachment and weak...

Permanent embankment brings new hope to Madhumati riverbank residents

A permanent embankment along the Madhumati River is bringing long-awaited security to erosion-hit communities, protecting thousands of families, farmland...

Sandbag looting threatens Padma river embarkment in Shariatpur

More than 13,000 sandbags meant to protect a Padma River embankment in Shariatpur were looted by locals, raising fears...