Dhaka, June 19 -- After days of sweltering heat and dust-laden air, a sudden spell of rain brought immense relief and joy to Dhaka residents on Sunday afternoon. The downpour, which lasted for about an hour in many parts of the capital, turned the city's mood from restless to refreshed.
As dark clouds rolled over the skyline and the first drops began to fall, people across the city were seen taking in the moment with childlike enthusiasm. Children played barefoot in the streets, university students enjoyed the showers on campus rooftops, and even office-goers took brief pauses to watch the rain from balconies and windows.
"It felt like nature finally gave us a break," said Sharmin Akter, a private university student in Dhanmondi. "We were...