In pictures: Bangladesh floods

Heavy monsoon rains have caused devastation in Bangladesh. The port city of Chittagong has been particularly badly hit.

The city and surrounding areas have suffered both flooding and landslides.

Worst hit was a crowded shanty town near a military area.

The hillside collapsed, burying dozens of flimsy homes.

Officials said it may take till Tuesday for rescuers to recover the bodies of all the dead in Chittagong.

Correspondents say environmental experts have been warning that the risk of landslides has increased because of illegal clearing of hillsides for housing.

Fire officials said these were the worst ever rain-triggered landslides in Chittagong.

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