Ongoing Brahmaputra Right-Bank Protection Embankment Collapse and Erosion in Chilmari, Kurigram

A series of collapses have hit the Brahmaputra right-bank protection embankment in Chilmari, Kurigram, starting from June 28, 2026. Significant events include the collapse of approximately 60 meters of block pitching on July 16 and a 30-meter collapse at the Kanchkol Sarak-tari area on July 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Multiple incidents throughout July have cumulatively damaged 200 meters of the structure. Local residents and the Water Development Board are responding with emergency geo-bag dumping, while concerns regarding the construction quality of the 450-crore project persist.