Dhaka, June 21 -- The monsoon clouds are gathering once again to reignite fears for many like Arman Hossain of Cumilla, who still shudders recalling the devastation of last year's sudden floods.

Back in August 2023, Arman and his family were trapped for five days in knee-deep water after floods swamped their village, Purba Batabaria in Monoharganj. The deluge ruined their furniture, swept away ducks and chickens, and destroyed their fish enclosures and ponds. A year later, little has changed-at least not for the better.

Speaking to bdnews24.com, Arman described the inaction in stark terms. In the past twelve months, no dredging has been done in the local canals, no protective infrastructure developed.

The road connecting his village to...