River pollution

Cumilla market waste dumped along riverbanks, roadsides sparks local pollution crisis

Garbage dumping along a river and highway in Cumilla’s Bagmara Bazar is worsening pollution, exposing residents and students to...

Germany keen to partner Bangladesh on water, environment balance

Germany has expressed willingness to work with Bangladesh on water resource management, pollution control and climate resilience following talks...

Bangladesh plans judicial powers for river watchdog in major reform push

Bangladesh moves to grant judicial powers to its river watchdog, aiming to strengthen enforcement, recognize rivers as legal entities...

Fish die-off after alleged toxic waste discharge pollutes the Shitalakshya River

An alleged toxic waste discharge into Bangladesh’s Shitalakshya River has killed at least 50 tonnes of fish, devastating local...

Bangladesh’s climate crisis and the voices long ignored

For the first time, Bangladesh’s Manta boat-dwelling fishers are registered to vote, seeking recognition and urgent action as climate...

Industrial waste chokes Khiru River in Bhaluka

Industrial Waste Chokes Khiru River, Exposing Deep Failures in River Protection The Khiru River in Bhaluka is turning into a...