jamuna river

In pictures: The Shrinking Jamuna

At least 1 billion tonne sediments are coming from upstream (from India) in the Jamuna River in Gaibandha and Bogura regions

WB to give $102m for navigability of Jamuna

World Bank will provide Bangladesh a loan of $102 million to improve navigability of the Jamuna river and protect the river bank.

World Bank approves $102m loan to improve navigability of Jamuna river

The World Bank has approved a $102 million loan to help Bangladesh improve riverbank protection and navigability of Jamuna river.

Destructive ‘development’ efforts by Water Development Board

Our rivers are being attacked one after another. India's dams, river connectivity plans, and various projects undertaken within the country, encroachment and pollution are all taking our rivers closer to extinction.

Had to redo Padma Bridge design: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she had to redo the design of the 6.15km Padma Bridge, and increase its length, keeping in mind the characteristics of the mighty river.

Eid journey: Ferry shortage hampers commute on Aricha-Kazirhat route

Ferry service on Aricha-Kazirhat route, on the Jamuna river, has been hampered due to shortage of ferries.

Jamuna crosses danger level in Bogura, northern river water continues rising

The water level of the Jamuna River crossed the danger level (DL-16.73) at the Mathurapara point and is flowing 3cm above the danger level in Bogura’s Sariakandi upazila today due to heavy rainfall.

Jamuna Erosion in Tangail: 120 homes lost in a week

The continuous erosion by the Jamuna is threatening the homes and livelihoods of hundreds in Kalihati and Bhuapur upazilas of Tangail.

Jamuna banks eroding near Bangabandhu bridge

Erosion of the Jamuna has begun near the east end of the Bangabandhu Multipurpose Bridge in Tangail’s Kalihati upazila since Thursday.

March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024

In pictures: The Shrinking Jamuna

At least 1 billion tonne sediments are coming from upstream (from India) in the Jamuna River in Gaibandha and Bogura regions

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023

WB to give $102m for navigability of Jamuna

World Bank will provide Bangladesh a loan of $102 million to improve navigability of the Jamuna river and protect the river bank.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

World Bank approves $102m loan to improve navigability of Jamuna river

The World Bank has approved a $102 million loan to help Bangladesh improve riverbank protection and navigability of Jamuna river.

March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

Destructive ‘development’ efforts by Water Development Board

Our rivers are being attacked one after another. India's dams, river connectivity plans, and various projects undertaken within the country, encroachment and pollution are all taking our rivers closer to extinction.

May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022

Had to redo Padma Bridge design: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she had to redo the design of the 6.15km Padma Bridge, and increase its length, keeping in mind the characteristics of the mighty river.

April 27, 2022
April 27, 2022

Eid journey: Ferry shortage hampers commute on Aricha-Kazirhat route

Ferry service on Aricha-Kazirhat route, on the Jamuna river, has been hampered due to shortage of ferries.

September 25, 2020
September 25, 2020

Jamuna crosses danger level in Bogura, northern river water continues rising

The water level of the Jamuna River crossed the danger level (DL-16.73) at the Mathurapara point and is flowing 3cm above the danger level in Bogura’s Sariakandi upazila today due to heavy rainfall.

October 12, 2019
October 12, 2019

Jamuna Erosion in Tangail: 120 homes lost in a week

The continuous erosion by the Jamuna is threatening the homes and livelihoods of hundreds in Kalihati and Bhuapur upazilas of Tangail.

August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019

Jamuna banks eroding near Bangabandhu bridge

Erosion of the Jamuna has begun near the east end of the Bangabandhu Multipurpose Bridge in Tangail’s Kalihati upazila since Thursday.

August 13, 2019
August 13, 2019

2 bodies recovered after boat capsizes in Jamuna

Bodies of two women are recovered while three other persons are still missing after a boat capsized in Jamuna River in Sariakandi upazila of Bogura.