Dhaka, July 28 -- Continuous rain triggered by an active monsoon has disrupted normal life in Dhaka, causing severe inconvenience to commuters in the capital.

The rain, which began on Sunday evening, continued till Monday morning, causing waterlogging in several low-lying areas.

Office-goers and other city dwellers struggled to reach their destinations due to a shortage of transport during peak morning hours.

Many reported delays and long waits for buses and rickshaws, while some complained of being overcharged.

Taking advantage of the situation, rickshaw-pullers and CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers demanded higher fares from stranded passengers.

Afroza Sultana, a meteorologist of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), said the...