Reportedly, there are 190 factories built within 10km of the Sundarbans. Of them, 24 are considered highly dangerous for the environment.

The flora and fauna of the world's largest mangrove forest is under threat because of the presence of these factories. As the oxygen level in the water has reduced significantly, the number of aquatic creatures is also on the decline. Thus, the ecosystem of the Sundarbans too is in danger.

We urge the government to evict polluting factories and ensure that no such factories are built near the forest in future.

Zabed Wali, By e-mail