Although the flood water receded over a month ago, a large number of victims whose homes were ravaged are still living without a roof over their heads on the river banks.
They are yet to receive government support to rebuild their homes.
Several hundreds of displaced people from Dighapara, Nayapara, Sherpur Haat, Koromjapara, Chakratinath and Shimulbari were found living in makeshift houses on the Dighapara embankment adjacent to the Brahmaputra River in Bogra.
Local sources said a number of these people took shelter on this embankment years ago, while more than a thousand newly displaced people also arrived after their homes were destroyed by the latest flood,
Sherpur Haat's Union Panel Chairman Md Ifaz Uddin told the Dhaka Tribune: “Around 600-700 families from up to seven villages of the union have been gravely affected by the flood. Many of these families could not return to their houses which are under water.
“The support provided by the government is inadequate to fulfill the victims' needs. We have distributed 80-90 bundles of tin among the flood victims, but it was not enough to help them all.”
Many victims alleged that they have been neglected by the government in terms of relief, humanitarian aid and financial support to reduce their plight and rebuild houses.
Md Bablu Molla, a local farmer from Kutubpur Union under Sariakandi upazila told the Dhaka Tribune: “The river has engulfed five bighas of cropland including my home during the flood. We had to take refuge on the embankment. All we received was 10kg of rice as relief in mid-September. We heard the government would provide relief and financial support to flood victims, but we are yet to receive a single sheet of tin to build a house,”
Another victim Abdul Mazid, lost 10-15 bighas of land due to river erosion and is currently living in a temporary residence on the embankment.
He said: “Hundreds of farmers like me have lost everything and currently live in dire conditions. We have no option but to depend on the government’s support.”
Government officials claim that the aid distribution process is still underway. However, the local public administration stated that the relief which will be provided will not match the demands.
According to a Department of Disaster Management (DDM) report, at least 150 people have died in the devastating monsoon floods across the country. 79,692,860 people were severely affected and a total of 737,577 homes were completely or partially destroyed in more than 30 flood-hit districts.
During the flood, a total of 104,949 hectares of croplands have been completely ravaged while another 498,660 hectares were partially damaged in northern and east-northern districts of Bangladesh.
Sources at the DDM said that the Department of Agricultural Extension has been working closely with the DDM in order to minimise the loss by providing seeds, seedlings and fertilisers among the affected cultivators.
DDM authorities are also continuing relief distribution among the victims.
The government has allotted a total of 27,207 metric tonnes of rice for 32 flood-hit districts. 17,721 metric tonnes of rice has already been distributed.
The government has also allotted a total of Tk89,155,000 in cash for the victims. Tk56,779,227 has already been handed out.
While asked about the displaced people who are currently living on embankments or under the open sky, DDM Director General Md Reaz Ahmed said they are providing financial support and tin bundles so they can rebuild or repair their homes.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
