Report by Suprovat Sydney:  More than four million people have been impacted by catastrophic flooding in Bangladesh recently, which has been triggered by Indian water Dam released. The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief reports that hundreds of homes are submerged and the death toll has reached 95.

In response to the crisis, the Bangladesh Military and Bangladesh Airforce have been mobilized, deploying speedboats and helicopters to rescue those trapped by flood waters.

In Feni, a town near the Indian border, many residents voiced their anger, accusing New Delhi of releasing water from the Dumbur Dam in Tripura without prior notice. As they waded through the floodwaters, some shouted, “We hate India” and “This is Indian water.”

“They opened the Dam gates without any warning,” lamented Shoriful Islam, a 29-year-old IT worker who returned from Dhaka to volunteer in rescue efforts. “India is using water as a weapon against us,” he claimed, suggesting that the actions were politically motivated following the recent upheaval in Bangladesh’s leadership.

With relief operations underway, a wave of national volunteerism has emerged, with citizens from across the country converging to assist in rescues and aid distribution.

Frustration is mounting among flood victims, who are increasingly blaming India for the devastating floods. Pranay  Verma, India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, informed the interim government that the dam’s release was an “automatic response” to elevated water levels, according to Shafiqul Alam, the government’s press secretary. However, many suspect that political motivations are at play.

“India displayed inhumanity by opening the dam without warning,” said Nahid Islam, a student representative in Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus. This sentiment echoed across university campuses, where students staged protests, chanting anti-India slogans.

The political landscape in Bangladesh has shifted dramatically following recent student-led demonstrations that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was viewed as overly aligned with India. Observers noted that India’s displeasure over the disruption of its annual $25 billion remittance from Bangladesh may have influenced its actions regarding the dam.

In response to the floods, the global community has rallied to support the victims. The Community Youth and Citizen Development Organization (CYCDO) has made an appeal for assistance, while the Lakemba Mussallah – The Quranic Society of Australia have generously donated funds and organized additional fundraising efforts. SICHMA, another key organization, has also contributed significantly.

The Bangladeshi community expresses profound gratitude to all who have supported the relief efforts. May Allah accept your generosity donation and reward you abundantly.

CYCDO is working tirelessly to distribute aid through various organizations in Bangladesh, including the Bangladesh Military Welfare Society and the Bangladesh Air Force Welfare Society, who have been on the ground day and night. Their dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten; our nation honours them and extends the highest respect for their invaluable contributions.