Dhaka flood

Exams in a flood: Who are we really testing?

Navigate treacherous floodwaters to sit for crucial HSC exams as systemic educational failures jeopardize young lives across Bangladesh. Discover why choosing empathy over rigid academic schedules remains vital to safeguarding student futures during climate crises.
15 July 2026

Rainfall to ease briefly before intensifying again from July 16

Dhaka records highest rainfall as fresh monsoon spell leaves parts of the capital waterlogged
13 July 2026

Relentless rain for second day cripples Dhaka

In several low-lying areas, knee-deep water remained, slowing vehicles and triggering severe traffic congestion
13 July 2026

Downpour drowns Dhaka

Hours of heavy rain yesterday left large parts of Dhaka submerged in ankle- to waist-deep water, crippling traffic, and stranding commuters on streets and people in their homes.
13 July 2026

Dhaka's next flood is predictable. Are we prepared for it?

A planning system that designs for the last disaster is perpetually one monsoon season behind. We are not learning from our data. We are surprised by it.
7 July 2026