Bagerhat, July 7 -- Intermittent rain triggered by a land depression has continued across the coastal district of Bagerhat for the past three days, bringing relief to farmers by reducing soil salinity and benefiting transplanted Aman paddy seedbeds and vegetable crops, although it has also caused hardship for commuters and low-income people.

The rain began on Sunday and continued through Tuesday, alternating between light showers and heavy downpours. Students, office-goers and day labourers have been facing difficulties due to the persistent rainfall, while transport workers say their earnings have declined as fewer people are travelling.

According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), the rainfall has lowered salinity leve...