Modernise flood management
Bangladesh, being a land of rivers, too often experiences dreadful destruction due to floods . Usually appearing in the rainy season, it sweeps away houses, property and crops, leaving behind thousands of shelterless people.
Forty-one districts went under floodwater this year. The question that arises at this point of time is, why the flood management system is so ineffective? We should remain better prepared to face such calamities in future.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.