Bangladesh Flood Crisis: Over 1 Million Affected, 45 Dead

Due to the flood and heavy rain, more than a million people in Bangladesh have been affected by waterlogging.

Due to the continuous rainfall over the past week, about 45 people have died in various ways from landslides and other flood-related issues in Bangladesh.

The capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, along with Chittagong city, the hill regions, and the coastal district of Cox's Bazar, have been severely flooded.

Roads and rail connections to Cox's Bazar have been disrupted, and many schools and educational institutions have been affected. In Dhaka, all schools have been closed since last night due to the heavy rainfall.

The water level of the seven rivers in Bangladesh is still flowing above the danger mark, and the northern districts have also been severely affected.

How are Bangladesh floods disrupting daily commutes in Dhaka?

"I left my car behind--I usually travel by car. My office is in Fakirapool. The office owner called and said that water had entered the office. There is a lot of furniture there, so I have to go myself. Also, a delivery letter is arriving today from Saudi Arabia, and an Arabic speaker will be coming. Because of this, it is mandatory for me to go," an office-going woman told ANI, sitting on a rickshaw in Dhaka's busy Rajarbag area where her rickshaw was moving on two feet of water.

"We are in a lot of trouble, as you can see. We are facing a lot of difficulties. This rickshaw puller uncle... he looked after us so carefully, taking us through the road just like a daughter, navigating through all the broken and flooded spots. A big thank you to him, and thank you to you too", said another woman.

"I am pulling this rickshaw while completely drenched in this rain. The water is chest-high. Even so, we are working hard through all these difficulties to run our households. We are earning an income this way. In this rain, whatever provision Allah gives us, our livelihood runs on that. What else can I say?" said the rickshaw puller.

Schools have postponed classes and exams due to rain and waterlogging.

"One big problem is that our whole country, Bangladesh, is practically drowning. Look, everything is underwater here. Buses, schools--everything is closed today. There was supposed to be a school exam today, but the exam won't happen anymore," a student said.

"I worked so hard and went through so much trouble in this heavy rain just to go to school. But now there are no exams or anything happening at school. Look at what has happened! Going to school after working so hard and studying so much... won't they teach us at school now? They are saying that schools will resume after another week", a student said.

(With inputs from ANI)