Dhaka Rivers news

Minister says 426 spots are polluting the rivers around Dhaka

About 426 spots where chemical, liquid and solid waste enters the rivers around Dhaka have been identified, shipping minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam said, and several ministries and agencies are working to stop the waste at its source.

Ittefaq13 November 20261 min read

Environment

Plan to revive Dhaka's five rivers and 55 canals with tree planting and walkways

State Minister Mir Shahe Alam says work is under way to clean Dhaka's five surrounding rivers and 55 canals of the two city corporations, restore flow, protect banks and plant trees, with sewage treatment plants planned.

The Daily Observer27 September 20261 min read