Stop dumping of industrial waste in Habiganj water bodies
Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (Bapa) demanded to stop dumping of industrial waste in water bodies, canals and rivers.
A delegation team from Bapa led by its central committee general secretary Sharif Jamil made the demand on a visit to Bangaduba area in Habiganj’s Madhabpur upazila yesterday.
The other members of the team were Khowai River Water Keeper Tofazzal Sohel, Prof Nasreen Haque and Dr Ali Ahsan Chowdhury.
During the visit, the delegation found that the toxic waste of factories was being dumped in the surrounding canals and rivers. The industrial pollution has plagued the area for years but it seems there is none to see this as no effective measures have been taken to control the pollution.
Actually, it is imperative for the government to carry out more stringent and competent anti-pollution actions to control industrial pollution in the area.
Tofazzal Sohel, general secretary of Bapa in Habiganj unit, said they are extremely concerned over the ongoing industrial pollution.
“We urge the administration and other responsible institutions and officials to take effective steps to control industrial pollution immediately,” he said.
Manwar Ali,70, a resident of Bangaduba village, said the water of Bangaduba canal has been badly polluted by toxic waste of factory. But none take any initiative to save this canal.
Sharif Jamil said he is so shocked to see the disposal of ongoing industrial waste in the water bodies of Madhabpur. They are repeatedly urging the government to pay attention to this issue.
The entire industrialization around Habiganj should be brought under a comprehensive plan and monitoring system in a credible, transparent and inclusive manner immediately, he added.
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