waterbodies

waterbodies

Infographic: TBS

Dhaka's 60% waterbodies lost in 44 years, built-up areas surged 7 times: Study

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

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

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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

Govt departments destroying Cumilla water bodies

Photo: Courtesy

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