monsoon

How Bangladesh's familiar monsoon pattern is shifting over decades

Experts warn of heavier pre‑monsoon rain, delayed onset, erratic bursts
18 July 2026, 20:43 PM

Is it time to rethink our board exam schedules?

Education should not become another casualty of a predictable climate pattern, nor should a student's future depend on whether their home lies on higher ground.
15 July 2026, 17:02 PM

We must prepare for a harsher climate

Monsoon devastation shows the need for better preparedness
12 July 2026, 19:00 PM

Khulna’s annual ordeal must end

Despite having spent hundreds of crores on a flood mitigation project, one must wonder why the city of Khulna continues to suffer from waterlogging every monsoon.
4 July 2026, 12:00 PM

Before the monsoon had a name

When I was younger, I would wait for days like these with a kind of breathless excitement. My cousins and I would run out with buckets to collect the first hailstones, laughing as they bounced off the floor and stung our fingers with their tiny, icy weight. To my five-year-old self, they felt like strange little creatures dropped from another world, cold and impossible to hold for long before they slipped back into the water.
29 April 2026, 19:25 PM

Rethinking canal dredging to improve flood management

As another monsoon season approaches, the government’s current canal dredging programme can be a core option for flood preparedness.
23 April 2026, 10:00 AM

Dermatologist warns of monsoon skin diseases

Dhaka's monsoon brings skin and hair issues like fungal infections, acne, and hair fall. Dr. Sifat Saba advises proper foot care, sunscreen, and a simple skincare routine, along with fabric choices and mild home remedies for relief.
13 July 2025, 08:44 AM

It doesn’t rain in Shukhno Gram

In dry, forgotten Shukhno Gram, a station master’s dull routine shifts when a runaway bride in blue arrives. Their unexpected bond, painted with longing, art, and fleeting rain, transforms solitude into a moment of magic.
18 May 2025, 08:42 AM

Light to moderate rain across country; Cyclone ‘Asna’ forms in Arabian Sea

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across various parts of the country over the next day.
31 August 2024, 08:02 AM

Sunshine and showers: How to stay stylish without melting or drowning

Choosing comfort while keeping it stylish can be rather tricky on days like these. However, we do have a solid base — the colours. Bright shades, playful prints, and comfortable designs are the key to staying stylish and comfortable. And keeping that in mind, we are ready to style for this season.
12 August 2024, 07:59 AM

Rain or shine, keep your glow: Monsoon skincare hacks

Hot and humid, the Bangladeshi monsoon can create havoc on your skin. The merciless heatwave that we experience even in the rainy season makes the skin vulnerable to increased secretion from sebaceous glands. This makes the skin appear oily; dry skin becomes rough and patchy.
11 July 2024, 10:18 AM

Two monsoons, and counting

Monsoon has always been a joyous season for me. People speak of the monsoon blues but the rains come with a sense of thrill and awe, especially in the brief minutes just before it actually starts pouring.
8 July 2024, 09:40 AM

Monsoon osmosis

I inhale the luxurious scent / of squelched earth / smoking under the sodden leaves
5 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Can our crops survive the erratic weather?

Take urgent stock of the impact of El Nino on our agriculture
21 July 2023, 13:11 PM

On rainy days and reading

The fact of the matter was this: the poem had been written, the call had been answered, and as lofty as it sounds—at that moment there I was, as Frank O'Hara put aptly—"the center of all beauty! / writing these poems!/ Imagine!".
23 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Monsoon in Bangla literature

Bangla literature is quite rich and monsoon holds an interestingly large part of it. Some might say that monsoon in literature is a sub-genre of Bangla literature and it’s probably not an unfair claim. But monsoon in Bangla literature has such a major impact that it’s challenging to finish that discussion in one small article.
19 June 2023, 11:41 AM

Bangladesh sees lowest July rain in 41 years

While monsoon is supposed to be at its peak in July, the country witnessed less than half the average rainfall during the month this year.
1 August 2022, 18:00 PM

(Not My) Home: Musings of a Reluctant Immigrant

Despite all her flaws, Dhaka is still the home that loves with reckless abandon
26 July 2022, 16:52 PM

Must-try monsoon mango recipes

Mangoes are simply irresistible. Some can devour five of them in the time it takes you to count to four. And they are just as irresistible once you involve them in recipes, some of which has become iconic enough to be considered a staple monsoon dish. Here are just some ways you can take advantage of this delicious fruit in some recipes for this monsoon.
8 July 2022, 20:48 PM

41mm rain causes waterlogging in low-lying Ctg areas

Many low-lying areas of Chattogram city went under knee-deep water due to rain, causing sufferings to commuters and residents today (June 17, 2022).
17 June 2022, 16:07 PM