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June 07, 2026

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PM orders cleanup of Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara lakes
PM orders cleanup of Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara lakes

Officials highlight the current situation of Gulshan Lake, sharing their views on its sustainable development
Buriganga remains unchanged
Buriganga remains unchanged

Waste from hundreds of factories in Dhaka's Shyampur and nearby areas is constantly feeding into the water of the Buriganga River. Whether it's the dry season or the monsoon, pollution in the Buriganga runs in sync. The pollution not only changes the colour of the water, but also spreads a foul smell.
A ‘canvas’ of pollution
A ‘canvas’ of pollution

The water of the Buriganga is pitch black in colour. Plastic and other waste can be seen floating on top. The pollution is easily caught on camera, looking like the skilled work of a painter on a black canvas. These images highlight the severity of the disaster in the Buriganga River, once the lifeblood of Dhaka.
The dark waters of the Buriganga
The dark waters of the Buriganga

The water level of the Buriganga River recedes in the dry season of winter, making the intense pollution of the water body even more apparent. The river water, once the life blood of Dhaka, has turned the inky black of tar or oil. Boats still regularly make crossings over these dark waters.
Waste from Mirpur factories flow into Turag River
Waste from Mirpur factories flow into Turag River

Waste from various factories in Dhaka’s Mirpur flow into the Turag River through the sluice gate of the Water Development Board in the Goranchatbari area. The black, chemical-laden water from the factories flows into the river and gives rise to foam, a clear sign of its pollution.
Black meets cloudy in Shitalakkhya waters
Black meets cloudy in Shitalakkhya waters

Though the Shitalakhya River typically flows with dark, polluted water throughout the year, the monsoon brings a dramatic transformation. Swollen with rainwater, the river takes on a new appearance. The fresh rainwater almost refuses to mix with the existing black, contaminated water of the river. From the Sultana Kamal Bridge in Dhaka’s Demra, one can witness this unusual phenomenon stretching far into the horizon.
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