rainwater

A 'voyage' from Kazipara to Karwan Bazar

As I left home for office this morning, an unwelcoming surprise was waiting for me

Commuters suffer as heavy rain inundates parts of Dhaka

The Meteorological Department recorded 87 millimetres rain between 6:00am and 9:00am and thunderstorm [Kalbaishakhi] at 52 kilometres per hour

For safe consumption, rainwater needs proper harvesting

From ancient to modern times, harvesting rainwater has always been a backup plan to meet water needs.

41mm rain causes waterlogging in low-lying Ctg areas

Many low-lying areas of Chattogram city went under knee-deep water due to rain, causing sufferings to commuters and residents today (June 17, 2022).

Fertile land made barren for bricks

At first glance, it might look like a heavily bombarded area pitted with craters. Some of the larger ones are filled with rainwater. A closer look, however, would reveal diggers and labourers rushing at the place close to Chittagong-Cox's Bazar highway in Satkania.

Tree planting 'can reduce flooding'

Planting trees around rivers could reduce the height of flooding in towns by up to 20 percent new research suggests.

Editorial / Water logging woes

The embankment area known as Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) has trapped rainwater inside what was supposed to be flood-free zones.

May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024

A 'voyage' from Kazipara to Karwan Bazar

As I left home for office this morning, an unwelcoming surprise was waiting for me

May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024

Commuters suffer as heavy rain inundates parts of Dhaka

The Meteorological Department recorded 87 millimetres rain between 6:00am and 9:00am and thunderstorm [Kalbaishakhi] at 52 kilometres per hour

August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022

For safe consumption, rainwater needs proper harvesting

From ancient to modern times, harvesting rainwater has always been a backup plan to meet water needs.

June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022

41mm rain causes waterlogging in low-lying Ctg areas

Many low-lying areas of Chattogram city went under knee-deep water due to rain, causing sufferings to commuters and residents today (June 17, 2022).

June 20, 2018
June 20, 2018

Fertile land made barren for bricks

At first glance, it might look like a heavily bombarded area pitted with craters. Some of the larger ones are filled with rainwater. A closer look, however, would reveal diggers and labourers rushing at the place close to Chittagong-Cox's Bazar highway in Satkania.

March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016

Tree planting 'can reduce flooding'

Planting trees around rivers could reduce the height of flooding in towns by up to 20 percent new research suggests.

August 5, 2015
August 5, 2015

Water logging woes

The embankment area known as Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) has trapped rainwater inside what was supposed to be flood-free zones.