Skip to content

Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced

Millions of people in Bangladesh have had to flee their homes after heavy rainfall triggered flooding, which has killed at least 32 people.

Around 300,000 people have been moved to shelters but more than four million people are stranded near their homes, which are inundated with floodwater in the country's north-east region.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina visited flood-hit areas by helicopter, meeting local authorities and formulating plans to provide humanitarian aid for those in need.

21 June 2022

Explore More

Man holding a small child in flood water

Man seen rescuing trapped children in Valencia floods

Three people help each other walk through water flooding down a street.

Watch: Málaga flood turns street into river

Huge protest in Valencia

Protesters call on Valencia governor to resign after deadly floods

Several cars piled up against a bridge in Spain

Watch: Cars washed away as new flash floods hit Spain

Floor partially submerged in flood water inside airport terminal

Watch: Barcelona airport and highways hit by flooding

Queen Letizia, with mud on her face, cries as she visits Paiporta in flood-hit Valencia

Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia

The BBC's Mark Lowen stands amidst scenes of chaos and flooding damage in Paiporta, the worst hit suburb of Valencia

BBC reporter in Valencia: 'The fury is extraordinary to see'

Veronica Briz, a volunteer helping flood victims in Valencia, stands in front of an aid distribution queue

'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia

Flood waters gushing down street in Spanish town

Video shows first wave of flood water gushing through town in Valencia

Nicky Schiller pointing at a water mark high on a wall, in the background the street is filled with mud

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

A head and shoulders crop of Bethany Bell as she reports live from flood devastated Paiporta, with a car and building behind her and what looks like silt from floodwaters on the ground

'We all know someone who has died'

Road partially collapsed and flooded area

Trail of destruction after Spanish floods

Nicky Schiller in Valencia at flooding scene

Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

Cars are piled in the street with other debris after flash floods hit parts of southern Spain

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in rescues as flooding causes chaos in Spain

Sheriff Mike Herrington is seen close up with floodwater behind him

Rising flash floods leave sheriff stranded on top of car

A famer standing in the middle of the flooded farm

'My farm was destroyed by drought then floods - I am confused'

Farmer Mema Fwa standing in a waterlogged field of dead crops

‘When I saw my farm submerged, I was confused’

Train track left suspended in the air after landslides

Train track left hanging in the air after Bosnia landslides

brown water surrounds a stone building in forest

Watch surging floods leave country park submerged

A woman walks in heavy rain in Bristol with an umbrella obscuring her face

Rainfall well above average in parts of the West

Crowds of people walking streets at night

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.

World's tallest woman and shortest woman standing next to each other

Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meet

The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.

Biden stands in front of the podium.

Biden first US president to visit Amazon rainforest

The president on Sunday signed a declaration making 17 November International Conservation Day.

Vladimir Putin speaking holding a pen

Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win

The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.

Katty Kay wearing a black jacket with her arms folded

Katty Kay: Democrats are feeling 'pretty depressed'

The BBC's US special correspondent reports on the mood inside the Harris camp.

Gunfire is being exchanged in the vehicle.

Rare footage of a cartel gun battle near US-Mexico border

Texas law enforcement said the shootout was between factions of the Gulf Cartel.

King Charles holding a black cup next to Queen Camilla

King Charles drinks kava during ritual in Samoa

The monarch was declared a "high chief" of the archipelago during his trip to the country.

CCTV footage of a man with a gun seen by a security gate

Videos show how Ankara attack unfolded

Two attackers are seen arriving in a car before firing their guns and approaching the building.

Time capsule being opening and object on display

100-year-old time capsule unearths Bible and declaration of war

Crews in Kansas City, Missouri had to drill through 18 inches of concrete and limestone to get to the century-old box.

Donald Trump sitting on white chair being interviewed

Watch: Trump sidesteps question on Putin phone calls

When asked if he'd spoken to Putin since leaving office, the former US president said: "If I did, it's a smart thing".

The BBC's Nick Beake amidst rubble in northern Israel

Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.

Bomb goes off at airport

Hidden runway bomb explodes just after plane takes off

A bomb, probably dropped in WW2, goes off at an airport, about a minute after a passenger plane passed by.

Gust of flame as military ship launches missile interceptor

Moment US warship engages Iranian missile targeting Israel

Video from aboard the USS Bulkeley Destroyer stationed on the Eastern Mediterranean shows it firing an interceptor.

Russian jet mid-air within feet of US aircraft

Moment Russian fighter jet swoops past US aircraft

Newly released video shows a Russian fighter jet fly within feet of a US aircraft near Alaska.

Group doing pukana faces

Largest haka breaks world record in New Zealand

Thousands took part in a Maori haka dance famously performed by the All Blacks before rugby matches.

Donald Trump standing in front of American flags at Trump Tower

BBC asks Trump what he would do differently in the Middle East

The former president says the conflict in Lebanon is "unacceptable" and must end "one way or the other".

Kamala Harris and Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a press conference

Ros Atkins on... Why the US election is crucial to Ukraine

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why Volodymyr Zelensky is presenting his 'victory plan' to US political leaders.

Oleg Kononenko

Watch: Space crew returns to Earth after longest stay on ISS

Two Russian cosmonauts, who spent 374 days in space, were aboard the Soyuz capsule.

Ukrainian armed forces truck driving off road as it attempts to evade Russian fire

'We were surrounded by Russian troops - but escaped'

A small group of Ukrainian soldiers found themselves encircled in the village of Komyshivka.

Tall jet of fire in residential area

Pipeline explosion in Texas causes pillar of fire

Firefighters are battling the blaze in La Porte, near Houston, as residents near the area were urged to evacuate.