The relentless floods ravaging Sylhet have forced a harsh reality -- the closure of many educational institutions.

At a time when Sylhet is still reeling from the devastation caused by last month’s deluge, the region is now experiencing a fresh round of flooding triggered by the nonstop rain over the last few days, plunging thousands deeper into despair.

The houses are barely standing on bamboo poles with fences broken, other parts dilapidated, and foundation submerged under water.

The water level of all major rivers in three districts under Sylhet division has been rising fast as heavy rainfall was recorded in parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, and Meghalaya in India

This means we need to find a balance between development and environmental conservation, and the time to act is now.

With the waters receding in some areas, the flood situation in the Sylhet region started showing signs of improvement yesterday.