Death of a youth in soil collapse during embankment clearing in Madhynagar, Sunamganj amid wider waterlogging crisis

On April 12, 2026, a 18-20 year old youth (Arman Mia/Hossain) died after being buried under a collapsed embankment section at Gurmar Haor in Madhynagar, Sunamganj. The incident occurred during local efforts to clear temporary earthen dams that were obstructing water flow, causing widespread waterlogging and crop damage across Sunamganj. Administrative measures including the implementation of Section 144 have been taken to manage resulting social tensions.