Dhaka, July 9 -- Rivers in Bangladesh's coastal and eastern districts continue to swell as heavy rainfall, triggered by a low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, lashes Chattogram, Khulna, and Barishal divisions.

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) of the Bangladesh Water Development Board' on Wednesday said the heavy downpour is likely to continue over the next 24 hours from 6 pm with forecasts of moderate to moderately heavy rain in the following two days.

Over 35 Feni villages flooded as dams collapse at 17 points

The persistent rainfall, triggered by a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, disrupted daily life in Dhaka and other parts of the country.

According to the Met Office, Dh...