Improving city's drainage system

The dwellers of Dhaka city have to face waterlogging even if the rain continues only for twenty to thirty minutes. Thus, the rainy season becomes intolerable for them. Most of the roads and streets in the capital city are submerged during the rain. And water logging occurs as rainwater cannot pass through the drains. Schoolgoing children and office-bound people are stuck roads. Vehicles cannot move, and traffic congestion worsens.

In Dhaka, almost all the drains and channels are filled with waster. Regrettably, the authorities have not been seen to take any substantial move to solve the problem. Residents have long been making demands to improve the drainage system. A good drainage system is a precondition for water to flow easily. Two city corporations need to conduct drainage cleaning operations regularly. Canals and water bodies should be recovered from illegal encroachment. Citizens also have some responsibilities in this connection. They must refrain from dropping wastes in a haphazard manner.

Md Sajidul Islam Sohan

Student, University of Dhaka

mdsajidulislam077@gmail.com