Save Louhajang river, demands Tangail rally
People from all walks of life want to see the Louhajang river freed from clutches of grabbers and polluters, demanded participants of the movement to save the river yesterday.
To mark the third anniversary of the movement, a procession followed by a rally was held in Tangail.
Ratan Ahmed Siddiqui, general secretary of Nodi Rokkha Andolon in Tangail, said many structures by influential land grabbers still remain on the river.
Meanwhile, grabbers are becoming active again despite an eviction drive by the district administration, he added.
The 76km river, originating from the Dhaleswari, flows through the district town and falls into the Bangshai.
Even four decades ago, launches and merchandise carrying boats used to anchor in the river, said locals.
Environmentalists expressed frustration with the situation and demanded resumption of the drive to free the river following directives of the higher court.
Addressing the rally as chief guest, Mosharaf Hossain, additional deputy commissioner (general) in Tangail, said the government is committed to saving all rivers and waterbodies at any cost.
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