prothom hello , How many pollution points have you discovered in Ghazipur? Monir Hussain: According to my study, there are 19 rivers in Ghazipur. These are Turag, Chilai, Lobondoho, Balu, Shitlakkha, Old Brahmaputra, Khiro, Paruli, Shuti, Banar, Nagda, Lauhajong, Bangshi, Shaldaho, Shutia, Gollar, Naljuri, Konai and Tongi rivers. In fact there may be more. Of […]
Highlighting various steps taken by his Government over the years to prevent river pollution, encroachment and restore navigability, the Prime Minister said, after coming to power, he has always focused on protecting rivers and restoring their navigability. Tried to. Stating that unplanned low height bridges have created obstacles in navigation, he said that these bridges […]
The iconic Bangabandhu Tunnel: Everything you need to know
The government has designated Someshwari river as a sand zone. Dredging was initiated in 2005 to maintain the navigability of the river, but later sand poachers started using the dredging method as a tool to plunder the river. Visiting the Bangladesh entry point of Someshwari River at Durgapur on 18 September, heavy activities on sand […]
A new study has revealed that our rivers are warming due to reduced water flow and rising atmospheric temperatures, posing major challenges to aquatic life, ecosystems and society. The study was published in the journal ‘Hydrological Processes’. Water temperature is an important control for all physical, chemical and biological processes in rivers. This is especially […]
NRCC president who criticized high ranking people gets relief
Speaking at a seminar organized on Sunday on the occasion of International Rivers Day, National River Conservation Commission Chairman Monzoor Ahmed Chaudhary said that there is political support behind river encroachments. A woman minister has links with those who extract sand from the Meghna river. Pointing towards Selim Khan, he said that a person has […]
When Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Abul Bashar Mohammad Fakhruzzaman was asked about this on Saturday, he told Prothom Alo that they have removed some establishments as per the guidelines of the meeting. Regarding Badalpura Mauza, he said that before confirming whether the district administration has any land in that area or not, they will have to […]
According to the BSS report, 55 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Center (FFWC) have seen a rise in water levels, while a decline has been recorded at 52 stations. A bulletin issued by FFWC here today said that out of 109 monitored river stations, two have recorded stable and water level […]
“We have to consider the quality, traditional status and cultural environment of this heritage,” he said. He said, the government is working to ensure its unique status and fish breeding area and make it pollution free. The workshop, chaired by Nahid Rasheed, Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, was attended by Director General of Fisheries […]
It’s been four, long, hot months since an El Niño-induced drought in the village of Sunardi has caused no rain in Indonesia, so the tobacco farmer has only one thing to do to get water: dig a dry river bed . In an hour or two, water – salty and dirty – would fill the […]
No matter how much money is spent, unplanned dredging is of no use. The Brahmaputra river is its proof. Dredging of the river in the Mymensingh portion began in 2019. The agitation for the demand for excavation was going on since 2009. Even after four years, the river is yet to attain navigability. Also, instead […]
Occupants will not be spared under any circumstances
He expressed hope that an accident-free and safe Eid Yatra would be possible if all, including public and private organizations related to boats and waterways, service-seekers and naval police, work together. Apart from this, he also gave some instructions including preventing carrying extra passengers in launches, preventing carrying passengers in small and faulty launches, provision […]
Regarding the inspection, Bangladesh River Foundation’s head of delegation Monir Hossain said they were able to identify a total of 96 pollution sources. Of the sources, 17 are from industries, 8 from Ghazipur Municipal Corporation, 12 from farms, 6 from markets and bazaars, 3 from river-canals, while 50 are from households and others. Other members […]