Landslide toll rising

THE death toll from massive Bangladesh landslides triggered by heavy rains has risen to 132 with emergency workers struggling to reach the remote southeastern districts to distribute aid.

It wasn’t clear yet if any villagers were still missing after mud swept over thatched homes and settlements in three hilly districts after heavy rains across the country because of the influence of a depression in the Bay of Bengal.

After an overnight halt in the search and rescue operation, rescuers resumed yesterday morning, said an official.