“Rod Uthe Geche Tomader Nogorite.” Yes, the sun is finally out — after almost four days of rain, on the fifth day.
There was light rain again after the morning sunshine, but by noon the rain had given way to bright, scorching sunlight.
The sight brought to mind the popular song by Bangladeshi band Shironamhin: “Rod Uthe Geche Tomader Nogorite…” (The sun has risen over your city, light has stopped at your window, joy, smiling faces, familiar sights everywhere — amid all this, let us lose ourselves.)
And yes, those who couldn’t leave home for four consecutive days because of the rain can finally step out and enjoy the city again.
The rain has given Cox’s Bazar a thorough wash. The dust is gone, the air feels cleaner, and the sea waves have also begun to calm.
But during the monsoon, no one can say how long such calm weather will last.
Abdul Hannan, assistant meteorologist at the Cox’s Bazar Meteorological Office, said the warning signals had been withdrawn from the Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports.
“The weather situation has improved, and the rainfall has eased,” he said.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
