Waterlogging in Dhaka

Dhaka’s lost canals: Once flowing, now forgotten

At first glance, Dayaganj in the old part of Dhaka appears to be a typical city street scene.

DAP must enhance Dhaka’s liveability

Govt should not bow to pressure from real estate developers

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

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Dhaka’s lost canals: Once flowing, now forgotten

At first glance, Dayaganj in the old part of Dhaka appears to be a typical city street scene.

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

DAP must enhance Dhaka’s liveability

Govt should not bow to pressure from real estate developers

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Waterlogging is a gift from the city corporations

Sincere efforts needed to address this persistent problem in Dhaka

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

No relief from seasonal waterlogging

Dhaka residents suffer as rain and waterlogging cause disruptions

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

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.

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

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.

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

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

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Dhaka’s canals cannot be saved without decisive leadership

Alarming loss of canals over the past 80 years

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Don’t let water bodies be destroyed at will

Government must do more to save at-risk flood flow zones

September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023

Why must Dhaka drown after heavy rain?

City authorities must take effective steps to end waterlogging in the capital city.