Dhaka, May 29 -- Already grappling with multiple problems like traffic congestion, mosquito infestations and pollution, Dhaka's residents are now bracing for yet another challenge-waterlogging-as the monsoon approaches.

Despite numerous projects undertaken over the years efforts have largely failed to deliver the desired relief from this persistent problem and experts have warned that this year the situation could be worse than before.

In recent weeks even brief spells of rain have submerged several areas in the capital, halting traffic, flooding roads and lanes and exposing the fragile state of the city's drainage system.

Despite repeated assurances and spending of crores of taka by the two city corporations, the problem shows no sign...