Unabated encroachment on and mindless dumping of garbage in Gobindapur Mridhabari Wasa canal in the West Maotaile area of the capital not only continue to suffocate the water body but also has turned it into a wide gutter. Photos: Anisur Rahman

While waste clogs the storm water drainage rendering the canal almost useless Even though Wasa has put up signs to create awareness and stop infringement, influential people continue to blatantly encroach on it. The photos were taken on Monday. Photos: Anisur Rahman