Essay : Water logging problem in Dhaka City
Introduction: Bangladesh is one of the most populated countries in the world. As the growth of the urban population increases at an exceptionally rapid rate, its cities are being unable to cope with the situation due to its internal resource constraints and management limitations. In recent years, the mega cities of Bangladesh, such as Dhaka and Chittagong have faced extensive water logging during the monsoon (May to October). Common problems during this period are increase in water pollution, traffic congestion, air and noise pollution, solid waste disposal, etc. This is not only a problem in Dhaka, but also in other cities such as Chittagong, Khulna, Barisal and other populated and less populated cities which have all been cruel victims of water logging. causes of water logging: Structural causes are one of the main culprits behind the problem of water logging. Rapid urbanisation, unplanned digging of roads for maintenance purpose, unplanned and unsecured drainage system, shrinking o...