The plight of Mayur River shows where the problem lies
Encroachment, short-sighted projects to blame for its plight.
Dhaka’s unimplemented master plan leading to rampant pollution
New efforts to clean Bangladesh's rivers offer hope, but community involvement and innovation are key.
Why has it not been done over the past five months?
The present leadership must prioritise the development of these two assets of Bangladesh for a sustainable and prosperous future.
Multiple ministries, overlapping mandates, and the exclusion of key stakeholders make streamlining water governance a challenge.
But funding support, guidance vital to maximise their impact
New study reveals harrowing level of microplastic pollution in rivers
A peaking power plant in Hathazari has been ordered to suspend operation after officials found that it had been polluting the Halda river.
The power plant of Chattogram responsible for releasing untreated furnace oil to a nearby water body that connects to the Halda river is fined Tk 20 lakh for damaging the environment.
