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More Than One Million People Stranded by Flooding in Bangladesh

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   Officials and volunteers in Bangladesh say heavy flooding is worsening
   in parts of the country, with more than one million villagers marooned
   or leaving their homes for higher ground.

   Water levels at major rivers were rising on Tuesday at around two dozen
   points in 20 districts.

   Many new areas in northern, northeastern and central Bangladesh have
   been affected over the last 24 hours, said an executive engineer with
   the Water Development Board.

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