Publish : 21 Nov 2021, 12:20 AMUpdate : 21 Nov 2021, 12:20 AM
It is disappointing to see just how much we have neglected the issue of river erosion in Bangladesh; numerous parts of Bangladesh continue to be affected, and it seems that there are little to no measures taken to solve this problem.
Just earlier this week, one and a half kilometres of land has been lost to the recent river erosion at Paldangi and Taher Fakirer Dangi villages in Decreerchar union in Faridpur, and this is just the latest in a long line of events.
What has been most frustrating is the fact that we continue to build infrastructures while knowing the dangers posed by river erosion, and to that effect, these infrastructure projects are doomed from the very beginning, as erosion threatens to wipe away any progress.
Not only does it cost the country dearly, literally washing away taxpayers’ money, but for the people living in these regions, it is untold misery that continues to repeat year after year. It is about time that questions were asked of the authorities in charge as to why we fail to take any concrete measures to ensure that we don’t fall victim to the effects of river erosion.
This is not something that can be fixed overnight; only a concerted effort, recognizing the magnitude of the problem, and together with proper planning and implementation will we be able to address this issue that has been costing Bangladesh dearly for far too long. Enough is enough.
ED: We cannot lose the battle against river erosion
It is disappointing to see just how much we have neglected the issue of river erosion in Bangladesh; numerous parts of Bangladesh continue to be affected, and it seems that there are little to no measures taken to solve this problem.
Just earlier this week, one and a half kilometres of land has been lost to the recent river erosion at Paldangi and Taher Fakirer Dangi villages in Decreerchar union in Faridpur, and this is just the latest in a long line of events.
What has been most frustrating is the fact that we continue to build infrastructures while knowing the dangers posed by river erosion, and to that effect, these infrastructure projects are doomed from the very beginning, as erosion threatens to wipe away any progress.
Not only does it cost the country dearly, literally washing away taxpayers’ money, but for the people living in these regions, it is untold misery that continues to repeat year after year. It is about time that questions were asked of the authorities in charge as to why we fail to take any concrete measures to ensure that we don’t fall victim to the effects of river erosion.
This is not something that can be fixed overnight; only a concerted effort, recognizing the magnitude of the problem, and together with proper planning and implementation will we be able to address this issue that has been costing Bangladesh dearly for far too long. Enough is enough.