The government is set to undertake a Tk 567 crore project in its first phase, backed by World Bank funding, to protect the capital and surrounding areas from severe flooding and waterlogging.

In several low-lying areas, knee-deep water remained, slowing vehicles and triggering severe traffic congestion

Hours of heavy rain yesterday left large parts of Dhaka submerged in ankle- to waist-deep water, crippling traffic, and stranding commuters on streets and people in their homes.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has identified 33 waterlogging hotspots within the areas under its jurisdiction and launched a month-long special cleaning drive to mitigate waterlogging ahead of the monsoon.

Open drains, manholes posing risks in various areas

During monsoon, Dhaka becomes a soggy simulation.

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

Govt should not bow to pressure from real estate developers

Sincere efforts needed to address this persistent problem in Dhaka

Dhaka residents suffer as rain and waterlogging cause disruptions

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.

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.

Heavy downpours caused waterlogging in different areas of the capital this morning, causing hardship to commuters

Alarming loss of canals over the past 80 years

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

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

Authorities must build a proper drainage system to prevent waterlogging

And before waterlogging disrupts city life once again

BADC must stop filling the water retention area in Gabtoli

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.