Dhaka, May 21 -- Large parts of Dhaka city were left submerged once again on Tuesday following several hours of heavy rainfall, exposing the capital's long-standing waterlogging problem and raising fresh concerns about the effectiveness of urban drainage systems.
From early morning, torrential downpours inundated key roads and low-lying areas, severely disrupting daily life, vehicular movement, and business operations.
Commuters were seen wading through knee-deep water in areas such as Motijheel, Mirpur, Mohammadpur, Badda, and parts of Dhanmondi. In several zones, stagnant water remained for hours, causing traffic standstills and accidents.
"I missed an important meeting because my rickshaw got stuck in water near Panthapath," said Arif...