River encroachment, pollution must stop
Rivers play an important role as a huge source of natural resources in Bangladesh. Once upon a time, river was the center of human employment and livelihood. Bangladesh is called a riverine country. But now the rivers are being lackluster due to the building infrastructure and pollution.
Many rivers including Buriganga and Shitalakshya are being destroyed day by day. Liquid wastes from mills of Dhaka and Narayanganj, city waste and contaminated liquids from Dhaka WASA are being dumped in these rivers. City Corporation’s waste is being amassed on the river bank, although it is possible to keep it scientifically, it is not being done.
On the other hand, the Waste from the tannery at Hazaribagh next to the Buriganga is constantly being dumped in the river of Buriganga. The rapid industrialization is taking place on the banks of Karnafuli in Chittagong, next to Mawa Ghat in the Padma, on the banks of Meghna.
Most of these factories are not using waste treatment equipment. The five rivers around the capital namely Buriganga, Turag, Balu, Dhaleshwari, and Shitalakshya are so polluted that it is difficult for fish to survive in most places. Modern agriculture uses large quantities of chemicals as pesticides and bio-pesticides for disease control or fertilizers. Being connected to river, such polluted water goes through rain or irrigation to their way. If the situation of pollution is remaining; our countries Rivers will be eliminated. Government should take proper steps for release such a deadlock situation.
Rezaul korim
Student, JU
