Homes have been built within the demarcated area of the Buriganga river at Basila in the capital. A few years ago the BIWTA evicted people occupying the river and demolished the structures they had built. But new buildings have now sprung up and the demolished ones have been rebuilt. Photo: Rashed Shumon
Almost two lanes of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in the capital’s Shanir Akhra are occupied by dirt and debris from construction work. Besides, there is no room even for pedestrians in the densely populated area.
Photo: Amran Hossain
A yard of Bakolia Government High School covered with stagnant water and trash in Chattogram. The assistant headmaster of the school said the yard remains under water almost the entire rainy season, making it a breeding ground for mosquitos. He said they have written to the higher authorities many times over the last 15 years for a solution. The photo was taken last week.
Photo: Rajib Raihan
