dhaka monsoon

When urbanisation and waterlogging go hand-in-hand

The rainy season has just set in, and we have already started to experience waterlogging in many parts of Dhaka.

A lesson not learnt

Dhaka would not be deluged in 2018. This was the promise the local government minister made last year. But his words did not translate into action.

Editorial / Woes of two cities

Heavy rains combined with traffic congestion brought the capital to a grinding halt on Wednesday as city dwellers went through untold sufferings to reach their destination wading through knee- to waist-deep water.

Rain disrupts city life

Some areas lacking adequate storm drainage in Dhaka goes under water due to day-long drizzling today, causing public suffering as traffic movement gets slow on the submerged roads.

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

When urbanisation and waterlogging go hand-in-hand

The rainy season has just set in, and we have already started to experience waterlogging in many parts of Dhaka.

May 19, 2018
May 19, 2018

A lesson not learnt

Dhaka would not be deluged in 2018. This was the promise the local government minister made last year. But his words did not translate into action.

July 28, 2017
July 28, 2017

Woes of two cities

Heavy rains combined with traffic congestion brought the capital to a grinding halt on Wednesday as city dwellers went through untold sufferings to reach their destination wading through knee- to waist-deep water.

June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015

Rain disrupts city life

Some areas lacking adequate storm drainage in Dhaka goes under water due to day-long drizzling today, causing public suffering as traffic movement gets slow on the submerged roads.

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