<span style="color: #222222;">Flood situation in some northern and central districts of Bangladesh remained grim as Jamuna and Teesta rivers broke the 40-year-old record of excessive water level.  <br />''<br />''A number of northern districts from Naogaon, Gaibandha, Sherpur, and Kurigram, down to Manikganj, Sirajganj and Faridpur continued to suffer from the severe flood. <br />''<br />''However, the flood water has started receding in Rangamati, Sylhet, Sunamganj, Habiganj and Moulvibazar districts.<br />''<br />''Rivers have overflowed embankments in 17 districts of Bangladesh severely affecting more than 30 lakh people in the country. <br />''<br />''Rail, Road and river communication in several parts of the country remained affected due to the floods. The death toll in the flood-related incidents has gone up to 26.<br />''<br />''The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC)  said that 14 rivers were flowing above their danger levels at 25 points. It said that Jamuna might continue to rise till today. However, the water level of Teesta has started falling.<br />''<br />''According to the Met office, heavy rainfall is not likely in the upstream states of Bangladesh in the next couple of days.</span><br />