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Traders struggle amid waterlogging

Traders at Dhanmondi Hawkers Market suffer from waterlogging every time it rains. Whether it is heavy or light rain, waterlogging is guaranteed. Despite years of this situation, no action has been taken.

The Dhanmondi Hawker’s Market on Dhaka’s Mirpur Road gets submerged whenever it rains continuously. In the past few days of rainfall, both buyers and sellers have suffered greatly. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The Dhanmondi Hawker’s Market on Dhaka’s Mirpur Road gets submerged whenever it rains continuously. In the past few days of rainfall, both buyers and sellers have suffered greatly. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Shoppers are seen wading through knee-deep water in Dhaka's Dhanmondi Hawker’s Market. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Shoppers are seen wading through knee-deep water in Dhaka's Dhanmondi Hawker’s Market. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
With Durga Puja approaching, traders should be busy with sales. However, adverse weather and waterlogging have slowed business. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
With Durga Puja approaching, traders should be busy with sales. However, adverse weather and waterlogging have slowed business. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The Dhanmondi Hawker’s Market on Dhaka’s Mirpur Road gets submerged whenever it rains continuously. In the past few days of rainfall, both buyers and sellers have suffered greatly. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The Dhanmondi Hawker’s Market on Dhaka’s Mirpur Road gets submerged whenever it rains continuously. In the past few days of rainfall, both buyers and sellers have suffered greatly. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Rainwater accumulates outside the shops, and on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, while vendors wait at Dhanmondi Hawker's Market, customers are nowhere to be seen. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Rainwater accumulates outside the shops, and on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, while vendors wait at Dhanmondi Hawker's Market, customers are nowhere to be seen. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Rainwater accumulates outside the shops, and on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, while vendors wait at Dhanmondi Hawker's Market, customers are nowhere to be seen. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Rainwater accumulates outside the shops, and on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, while vendors wait at Dhanmondi Hawker's Market, customers are nowhere to be seen. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Customers are seen shopping in knee-deep water at a shop in the waterlogged Dhanmondi Hawkers Market. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Customers are seen shopping in knee-deep water at a shop in the waterlogged Dhanmondi Hawkers Market. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Shoppers are seen wading through knee-deep water in Dhaka's Dhanmondi Hawker’s Market. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Shoppers are seen wading through knee-deep water in Dhaka's Dhanmondi Hawker’s Market. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Rainwater accumulates outside the shops, and on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, while vendors wait at Dhanmondi Hawker's Market, customers are nowhere to be seen. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Rainwater accumulates outside the shops, and on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, while vendors wait at Dhanmondi Hawker's Market, customers are nowhere to be seen. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
With Durga Puja ahead, a mother is navigating through the waterlogged market while carrying her young child. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
With Durga Puja ahead, a mother is navigating through the waterlogged market while carrying her young child. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 06 Oct 2024, 04:27 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:37 PM

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