River conservation

Traditional boat race draws tens of thousands to the Kaliganga River

Twenty-two boats competed for prizes as folk music, community festivities and a youth-led environmental awareness campaign brought the riverbanks...

Bangladesh PM orders Rajuk to halt projects filling Dhaka water bodies

A photography exhibition organised by DHORA highlights Bangladesh’s rivers and birdlife as officials stress collective responsibility for protecting ecosystems,...

Kollolini dialogue calls for stronger action to restore Bangladesh’s rivers

A national dialogue brought together policymakers, experts and development partners to outline priorities for river restoration, investment and stronger...

Environmental groups honour river researcher after national award win

Environmental leaders, researchers and civic representatives used the reception to highlight the importance of public awareness, scientific research and...

Minister urges youth to protect Cumilla’s Gomati River

During a visit to the Gomati River in Comilla, Agriculture Minister Aminur Rashid Yasin urged youth and local communities...

Dhaka’s Shingh River vanishes under pressure of urban development

Once a lifeline in Keraniganj, Dhaka’s Shingh River has nearly disappeared due to encroachment and urban expansion, raising alarm...

Microplastics contaminate Sutang River, raising alarm over pollution

Microplastics and industrial pollution are turning the Sutang River into a toxic waterway, raising alarm over risks to human...