Waterlogging in Dhaka
Waterlogging is a gift from the city corporations
Sincere efforts needed to address this persistent problem in Dhaka
No relief from seasonal waterlogging
Dhaka residents suffer as rain and waterlogging cause disruptions
Dhaka city corporations: Waterlogging forever?
Despite many initiatives and spending over Tk 730 crore over the past four years, Dhaka city corporations have failed to make any visible progress in mitigating the waterlogging problem.
Rain of Love, Rain of Sorrow / Kalidas’s Meghdoot and Bangladesh’s monsoon reality
It is not unusual for us to experience an intense sense of nostalgia and longing for our loved ones as the monsoon clouds roll in and the first raindrops touch the ground.
Commuters suffer as heavy rain inundates some Dhaka streets
Heavy downpours caused waterlogging in different areas of the capital this morning, causing hardship to commuters
Dhaka’s canals cannot be saved without decisive leadership
Alarming loss of canals over the past 80 years
Don’t let water bodies be destroyed at will
Government must do more to save at-risk flood flow zones
Why must Dhaka drown after heavy rain?
City authorities must take effective steps to end waterlogging in the capital city.
Dhaka’s monsoon woes
Authorities must build a proper drainage system to prevent waterlogging
Can a state institution just gobble up land?
BADC must stop filling the water retention area in Gabtoli
The disappearing ponds of Dhaka
The government must amp up monitoring and implement the relevant laws to protect them. We urge all authorities concerned to treat this matter with utmost sincerity before time runs out, and take stern action against the rampant destruction of our last remaining water bodies.
Rajuk should stop filling-up of flood flow zones, not encourage it
DAP must address Dhaka’s perennial waterlogging problem
Heavy rain disrupts life in capital
Heavy rain turned many parts of the capital into swamps yesterday, paralysing normal life and creating a traffic chaos.
Dev work blamed for waterlogging in Dhaka
LGRD Minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has blamed the ongoing city development work for the waterlogging in capital Dhaka.