waterbodies

Dhaka’s FDC, Japan Garden City and Shia Masjid were all part of Gudaraghat once. PHOTOS: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

What the remaining Gudaraghats remind us of Dhaka's long-lost water bodies

The numerous Gudaraghats in Dhaka have disappeared over time due to the uncontrolled filling of wetlands and water bodies by both private and government entities

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Waterbodies in haor areas 90% less than thirty years ago

Waterbodies are being illegally filled with sand and soil at many places in Cumilla to erect high rise buildings. Officials say the constructions went ahead without taking prior permission from the Department of Environment. The picture was recently taken from Cumilla’s Chhotora area. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Govt departments destroying Cumilla water bodies

Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Earth-filled,dried up govt waterbodies to be re-excavated