Moderate
Riverbank Erosion
Ongoing
10 sources
4 entities
Ongoing Severe Jamuna Riverbank Erosion and Embankment Collapses in Dhunat, Bogura
Severe and ongoing riverbank erosion along the Jamuna River in Dhunat, Bogura. Following initial erosion of 150 meters of embankment and 30-meter spur damage in July 2026, a further 65-meter section of the flood control embankment collapsed on July 29, 2026, followed by another 100-meter collapse of the Shaharabari spur on August 20, 2026. Local authorities are continuing stabilization efforts using sand-filled geo-bags and tubes.
Friday, 21 August 2026 at 12:00 amSaharabari and Baniayajan villages, Bhandarbari Union, Dhunat, Bogura
Hazard specifics
Flood category
Overbank Flood
River
Jamuna River
Trigger / cause
Riverbank erosion triggered by strong currents from upstream water flow and receding water levels.
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · upazilla | ভান্ডারবাড়ি ইউনিয়ন, ধুনট |
1 · upazilla
ভান্ডারবাড়ি ইউনিয়ন, ধুনটInvolved entities
4 RecordsShaharabari river bank protection embankment and spur
Infrastructure
Embankment
Jamuna River
Natural Feature
River
Bogura Water Development Board
Organization
Other
Sand-filled geo-bags and tubes
Equipment
Other
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Ongoing emergency placement of sand-filled geo-bags and tubes to prevent further erosion.
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