Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead
At least 51 people have died and more than a million affected by heavy rainfall in Bangladesh in recent days.
Bangladesh is a low-lying country that has many rivers, and often sees heavy rain and floods during its annual monsoon season.
The heavy rain began more than a week ago and as it intensified in recent days, authorities issued warnings about floods and landslides, evacuated families in high risk areas, and postponed student exams.
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