, Aug. 9 -- Almost three decades after being upgraded to a first-class municipality, Chuadanga still struggles to deliver the basic urban facilities its residents had hoped for.

A faulty drainage network and crumbling roads have left the town's nine wards vulnerable to flooding, even after a spell of light rain.

For many here, the problem has become part of daily life. Every monsoon, rainwater accumulates on the streets, drains overflow and stagnant pools linger for days, turning neighbourhoods into muddy obstacle courses.

While the entire municipality suffers, the situation is particularly dire in Buzrukgargari, Banani Para, Shantipara, Sabuj Para, Sadek Ali Mallik Para, Palash Para, Gulshan Para, Mukti Para, South Hospital Para and M...