Severe Flooding in Banshkhali: Extensive Damage, 300,000 Affected, Relief Efforts, and Demand for Rehabilitation

Severe flooding, mountain runoff, and saline tidal surges in Banshkhali, Chattogram, have caused extensive damage to over 30,000 houses and submerged 3,446.5 hectares of crops. Approximately 300,000 people are affected, with 27,000 farmers suffering losses estimated between 55 to 100 crore BDT. While relief efforts by local administration and the army are ongoing, residents are also demanding sustainable long-term rehabilitation for home reconstruction and infrastructure repair.