Excess salinity in tidal water has only added to locals’ woes, increasing risks of waterborne...
It is estimated that more than 50 million people in Bangladesh and India depend on the ecosystem services...
A total of nine projects were approved on Tuesday involving an overall estimated cost of Tk5,239.62...
The committee has been asked to submit its report within seven working days
Five locally made sharp weapons recovered
The incident occurred when a patrol team of the river police spotted a group of fishermen catching jatka...
A diet of fish and rice is so intrinsically linked to the Bangali identity that ‘maache bhaate...
On Friday night, cracks started developing on the 200-metres main embankment along the Meghna River at...
Harmonized regional policies can also strengthen ecological resilience of rivers
A 25-metre area along the river has already gone into the gorge of the mighty Meghna while another 100...
Two months' ban to ensure ilish growth
Poor visibility is likely to have played a key role in the collision
Eight vessels were seized for violating laws
In total, the recovered ilish jatka would cost Tk600,000 if they were sold in markets
They were returning home after selling Hilsa fish in Barisal markets
Enforcement by government necessary to avoid pollution
The local administration has disconnected gas and power connections to the affected area
The construction work began in 2013, and was expected to be completed by 2017
Increased connectivity will remain key in the coming years
The Joint Technical Committee has proposed 15 km of the waterway be dredged
Police are interrogating the deceased’s family members
