# Landslide kills eight at girls' school in Bangladesh

A landslide triggered by heavy rains struck a girls' school in southeastern Bangladesh, killing at least eight students. The disaster underscores the vulnerability of hilly regions to monsoon-related landslides, particularly near poorly planned settlements. It highlights the urgent need for better disaster preparedness and infrastructure in climate-affected areas.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2wkzww20ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:02:54 GMT