Bangladeshis Float to Work in Flooded Dhaka
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DHAKA, Bangladesh — Office workers in small boats and banana-plant rafts sailed to work through flooded streets in the Bangladesh capital Thursday as the Buriganga River reached its highest level in 34 years.
One-fourth of Dhaka, a city of 4 million, was under water ranging from a few inches to several feet. No deaths have been reported in the city.
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