Protecting

An Irrawaddy Dolphin breaches the water near Monpura, Hatiya. Though called a ‘river dolphin’, it is actually an oceanic dolphin that lives in brackish water near coasts, river mouths, and estuaries. PHOTO: MUNTASIR AKASH
Earth

Securing a safe future for the river dolphins of Bangladesh

Though Bangladesh is rich in dolphin diversity, these astounding aquatic creatures might go extinct soon if the current scenario remains unchecked

Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Protecting our rivers: Is civil society doing enough?

Shahriar Islam Shovon, studying Law & Human Rights at University of Asia Pacific. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Protecting domestic workers’ rights is uncertain without a law