River Encroachers

Sketch: TBS.
Thoughts

Is planting trees enough to save the environment?

Without proper guidance or a definite roadmap, such efforts will mean little in the bigger picture of conservation

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

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
Crime

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
Bangladesh

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

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. Sketch: TBS
Analysis

Rivers must be saved from encroachers, polluters

Photo:TBS
Bangladesh

Illegal structures on Karnaphuli river bank demolished

The High Court of Bangladesh. Picture: Collected
Court

HC seeks names, addresses of Buriganga encroachers