Not a canal, but a dumping ground

The Shubhaddya canal, which was a notable source of water in Dhaka’s Keraniganj, now exists in name only. Instead of clean drinking water, almost half of the 7 km-long canal is now completely filled with waste. Piles of plastic garbage can be seen around the canal, which has turned into a trash dump. Regular waste from local garments and markets is accelerating the deterioration of the canal.