STORY: At least 51 people have died in southeastern Bangladesh after days of torrential monsoon rain, intensified by a depression in the Bay of Bengal, worsening flooding across the region.

More than one million people remained stranded on Sunday (July 12, 2026) as heavy rain continued, according to the country's disaster management ministry.

In the hill district of Bandarban, road links with the rest of the country were severely disrupted as highways were submerged and landslides blocked key routes. Swollen rivers inundated surrounding areas, forcing many villagers from their homes.

Many of the fatalities were caused by landslides in the hilly districts, while others were linked to flash floods rushing down from higher ground.

As floodwaters began to recede slightly on Sunday afternoon, residents rushed to assess the damage, finding homes destroyed and belongings either swept away or ruined.

Volunteers worked around the clock to assist affected communities, distributing hot meals and emergency supplies to stranded residents.

However, local people said many remote areas in the hill districts had yet to receive adequate aid.

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SHOWS: BANDARBAN, BANGLADESH (JULY 12, 2026) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. VARIOUS DRONE SHOTS OF SWOLLEN RIVER FLOODING VILLAGE ON BANK (MUTE)

2. CONTINUOUS DOWNPOUR

3. YOUNG MAN WALKING ON BOAT

4. MAN CLEARING WASHED-UP MUD CLOGGING NEAR HIS SUBMERGED HOME

5. MAROONED LOCAL, SEKHIYO MARMA, CLEANING HIS HOUSE FLOODED WITH WATER

6. (SOUNDBITE) (Bengali) MAROONED LOCAL, SEKHIYO MARMA, SAYING:

"It has been four days since we were marooned, and our homes are submerged. My furniture and properties, worth around 30,000 taka ($245), have been damaged. Today, I returned home after 3 days. My friends and neighbours, we are helping each other to clean up and salvage. We have been semi-starving for the last couple of days. The situation is very bad. We would appreciate any help from outside."

7. BOYS WALKING ON SUBMERGED VILLAGE ALLEY

8. VARIOUS DRONE SHOTS OF PEOPLE AND VEHICLES MOVING ON SUBMERGED HIGHWAY (MUTE)

9. VARIOUS OF MEN CLEANING SUBMERGED HOMES

10. SWOLLEN RIVER NEXT TO VILLAGE

11. (SOUNDBITE) (Bengali) MAROONED WIDOW, JHINU BARUA, SAYING:

"Flood water washed away most of my belongings. I managed to get a few things out with me. The rest was gone or damaged by the water. On all sides of the house is ruined. I came back today, but it is unlivable now. I took a temporary shelter next door. I don't have anyone to help me. I am alone and helpless."

12. WATER INSIDE HOUSE

13. VARIOUS OF VOLUNTEERS HANDING OUT HOT FOOD TO MAROONED VILLAGERS

14. MAN AND CHILD WALKING AWAY WITH FOOD

15. FATHER AND SON CLEARING LANDSLIDE SEDIMENT FROM STAIRCASES

16. MAN SALVAGING REMAINS OF HIS HOUSE IN WATER