Heavy rainfall and flash floods from July 7 to July 17, 2026, caused widespread flooding, landslides, and waterlogging across 17 districts, leading to the suspension of HSC and equivalent examinations. Following the normalization of the flood situation, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee announced the resumption of these examinations starting July 27, 2026.
Flood category
Flash Flood
Trigger / cause
Heavy rainfall
Disease
acute respiratory infection
Notes
Preemptive mobilization of medical teams to address potential waterborne diseases and related health concerns following the flooding.
| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 17 · district | চট্টগ্রাম, কক্সবাজার, রাঙামাটি, খাগড়াছড়ি, বান্দরবান এবং কুমিল্লাসহ ১৭টি জেলা |
| division | চট্টগ্রাম শিক্ষা বোর্ড এবং সংশ্লিষ্ট মাদ্রাসা ও কারিগরি বোর্ড |
| city_corporation | চট্টগ্রাম নগর |
District or Upazila level government authorities
Initial suspension and subsequent resumption of HSC, Alim, BM, and vocational examinations under the Chattogram region boards due to flood conditions.
Shelters opened: 1,000
Note: Coordination of military, police, Coast Guard, BGB, and Ansar forces for rescue and relief.