Dhaka drainage system

Can Bangladesh’s urban drainage survive climate change?

Beneath the rising waters lies a tangle of institutional dysfunction and impunity that sabotages effective action.

Drainage disaster: Why Dhaka drowns every monsoon

The poor drainage system of Dhaka was once again exposed during the recent heavy rainfall that inundated large swathes of the city.

Dhaka drowns every time it rains - here’s why

In Dhaka, rain comes as a call for chaos. Streets get submerged, water often invades homes in low-lying areas, and life in the capital slows to a frustrating crawl.

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

Why must Dhaka drown after heavy rain?

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

June 22, 2025
June 22, 2025

Can Bangladesh’s urban drainage survive climate change?

Beneath the rising waters lies a tangle of institutional dysfunction and impunity that sabotages effective action.

May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

Drainage disaster: Why Dhaka drowns every monsoon

The poor drainage system of Dhaka was once again exposed during the recent heavy rainfall that inundated large swathes of the city.

December 1, 2024
December 1, 2024

Dhaka drowns every time it rains - here’s why

In Dhaka, rain comes as a call for chaos. Streets get submerged, water often invades homes in low-lying areas, and life in the capital slows to a frustrating crawl.

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

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.