DHAKA DELUGED BY DOWNPOUR is the headlines in the Daily Star today!

Dhaka city dwellers had to endure ankle to knee-deep water in many areas yesterday as torrential downpour flooded many streets since Monday.

On Monday: 1 3/4 inches (44 mm) in 5 hours

On Tuesday: 1.8 inches (30 mm)

On Wednesday: 2.28 inches (58 mm) in 6 hours

Of course rain brings out the umbrellas. This lad is still smiling.

Happy Bengali