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.