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.

DAP must address Dhaka’s perennial waterlogging problem

Heavy rain turned many parts of the capital into swamps yesterday, paralysing normal life and creating a traffic chaos.

LGRD Minister Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain has blamed the ongoing city development work for the waterlogging in capital Dhaka.