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Pollution overruns Dhaka’s rivers

Due to the excess water flow and strong currents during the monsoon season, the waters of the rivers around Dhaka appear somewhat clear. In truth, the waters are mixed with chemicals from factories surrounding the rivers and their pollution levels are constantly increasing.

Pollution is apparent at the junction of the Narai River, Jirani Canal and Devdholai Canal in Dhaka’s Khilgaon Trimohani. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Pollution is apparent at the junction of the Narai River, Jirani Canal and Devdholai Canal in Dhaka’s Khilgaon Trimohani. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Pollution is apparent at the junction of the Narai River, Jirani Canal and Devdholai Canal in Dhaka’s Khilgaon Trimohani. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Pollution is apparent at the junction of the Narai River, Jirani Canal and Devdholai Canal in Dhaka’s Khilgaon Trimohani. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Black water mixed with waste from factories flows from the Balu River into the Shetalakshya River, as seen in this photo taken from Demra Bridge. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Black water mixed with waste from factories flows from the Balu River into the Shetalakshya River, as seen in this photo taken from Demra Bridge. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The dark water of the Shetalakshya River indicate the level of pollution. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The dark water of the Shetalakshya River indicate the level of pollution. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Water mixed with chemicals from a factory in Dhaka’s Shyampur is discharged into the Buriganga River. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Water mixed with chemicals from a factory in Dhaka’s Shyampur is discharged into the Buriganga River. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The Buriganga River are polluted by water mixed with chemicals from a factory in Dhaka’s Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The Buriganga River are polluted by water mixed with chemicals from a factory in Dhaka’s Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The dark water of the Shetalakshya River indicate the level of pollution. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The dark water of the Shetalakshya River indicate the level of pollution. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Water mixed with chemicals flows into the Shetalakshya River in the Demra area of Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Water mixed with chemicals flows into the Shetalakshya River in the Demra area of Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Black water mixed with waste from factories flows from the Balu River into the Shetalakshya River, as seen in this photo taken from Demra Bridge. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Black water mixed with waste from factories flows from the Balu River into the Shetalakshya River, as seen in this photo taken from Demra Bridge. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The dark water of the Shetalakshya River indicate the level of pollution. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The dark water of the Shetalakshya River indicate the level of pollution. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 16 Sep 2026, 01:25 AM

Updated : 16 Sep 2026, 12:19 PM

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