River Encroachers

River Encroachers

Bakkhali in Cox’s Bazar. File Photo: TBS

Eviction of Bakkhali River encroachers to begin after full verdict: Shipping adviser

High Court earlier directed the government to identify all encroachers on the Bakkhali, evict them within four months, and take effective steps to control pollution

Adviser warns against encroachment, highlights sustainable development and pollution control. Photo: UNB

River, forestland encroachers to face strict action: Rizwana

Sketch: TBS.

Is planting trees enough to save the environment?

A file photo of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury. Photo: Collected

Saber calls for collective action against river encroachment and pollution

Locals use boats to cross a channel between two chars or shoals that have emerged in the Meghna River in Lakshmipur. Most of the char lands in the district have been illegally occupied by some influential individuals. Photo: TBS

How encroachers reign over 1 lakh acres of Meghna chars with their lathials

Chairman of the National River Conservation Commission, Dr Manjur Ahmed Chowdhury. Illustration: TBS

Female minister from Chandpur behind Meghna river encroachment, River commission chairman claims

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. Sketch: TBS

Rivers must be saved from encroachers, polluters

Photo:TBS

Illegal structures on Karnaphuli river bank demolished

The High Court of Bangladesh. Picture: Collected

HC seeks names, addresses of Buriganga encroachers