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The wave of dead fish and aquatic animals in the Meghna River is far from a new phenomenon. Photo: TBS

Unchecked pollution is wreaking havoc on Meghna’s aquatic life

The banks of the mighty Meghna River, in some areas, are littered with an alarming number of dead fish and other aquatic species. Shocking levels of industrial pollution are to blame for this,...

A dead dolphin was found around 12pm today (5 February) from Halda River in Sipahighat, located in Binajuri Union of Rauzan Upazila. Photo: TBS

Dead dolphin found in Halda River, first case of the year

What sets Halda apart is its comeback, as it resumed hosting fish eggs again within a few years’ time after 2016. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

To revive a river: Taking a leaf out of Halda’s book

Forty residents have relocated their establishments to save those from the erosion and many are still residing under the open sky. Photo: UNB

Sunamganj villagers haunted by river erosion blamed on illegal soil cutting

Passengers are left stranded as vessels anchor two to three kilometers away from the port, causing immense sufferings. Photo:UNB

Dredging proves no solution to the Khakdon River's navigability issues in Barguna

A file photo of BNP leader Moyeen Khan speaking at a press conference. File Photo: Collected

Hold another long march to intensify demand for right to river water: Moyeen Khan

Photo: UNB

Seminar highlights urgency of resolving India-Bangladesh river dispute

Officials of BWDB said water levels of major rivers might continue to rise during the next few days, but will flow below their respective danger marks (DM) in the basin. Photo: BSS

Major rivers in rising trend in Brahmaputra basin

India and Bangladesh signed the Ganga water-sharing treaty in 1996, which is due to expire in 2026 but may be extended by mutual agreement. Photo: Collected

44 Teesta barrage gates opened as river swells

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaks to reporters during a visit to a flood-damaged embankment in Feni’s Parshuram Upazila on 22 September 2024. Photo: PID

River water not just about politics; it's about diplomacy, economics too: Adviser Rizwana

At a special event held on 21 September at Bangladesh Tourism Corporation, on the occasion of World Rivers Day 2024 and the presentation of the River Award 2024. Photo: Courtesy

Strict enforcement of laws to protect rivers: Environment adviser

Farzana Akhter’s brand ‘River Fish’ currently offers more than 80 varieties of local fish from rivers and haors. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

River Fish: From the rivers to your doorstep

Representational Photo: Collected

Rivers in Dhaka, Barishal and Khuna divisions may swell in 24 hrs: FFWC