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Pollution burdens Buriganga

World Water Day is observed on Mar 22 each year. Dhaka marks the day with different events, but the fate of the Buriganga River - which flows through the capital - remains unchanged.

The rainy season brightens Buriganga's water slightly, but the change is short-lived.The pollution level of the river is so high that its water stays dark and spreads a foul stench throughout the year. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The rainy season brightens Buriganga's water slightly, but the change is short-lived.The pollution level of the river is so high that its water stays dark and spreads a foul stench throughout the year. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The rainy season brightens Buriganga's water slightly, but the change is short-lived.The pollution level of the river is so high that its water stays dark and spreads a foul stench throughout the year. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The rainy season brightens Buriganga's water slightly, but the change is short-lived.The pollution level of the river is so high that its water stays dark and spreads a foul stench throughout the year. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The pollution has turned the Buriganga’s water dark regardless of the season and white foam forms on the surface whenever a vessel disturbs the water. The foul smell forces people to cover their noses while crossing the river. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The pollution has turned the Buriganga’s water dark regardless of the season and white foam forms on the surface whenever a vessel disturbs the water. The foul smell forces people to cover their noses while crossing the river. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The pollution has turned the Buriganga’s water dark regardless of the season and white foam forms on the surface whenever a vessel disturbs the water. The foul smell forces people to cover their noses while crossing the river. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The pollution has turned the Buriganga’s water dark regardless of the season and white foam forms on the surface whenever a vessel disturbs the water. The foul smell forces people to cover their noses while crossing the river. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The Buriganga played an important role in Dhaka’s trade and business sector but no effective efforts have been taken to tackle the river’s pollution. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The Buriganga played an important role in Dhaka’s trade and business sector but no effective efforts have been taken to tackle the river’s pollution. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The Buriganga played an important role in Dhaka’s trade and business sector but no effective efforts have been taken to tackle the river’s pollution. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

The Buriganga played an important role in Dhaka’s trade and business sector but no effective efforts have been taken to tackle the river’s pollution. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

White foam forms on the surface of the Buriganga River whenever a vessel moves across it. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

White foam forms on the surface of the Buriganga River whenever a vessel moves across it. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 22 Mar 2023, 06:24 PM

Updated : 22 Mar 2023, 06:24 PM

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