Save the Brahmaputra river

The Brahmaputra runs under the Sombhuganj Bridge (Chin Moitri Setu) in Mymensingh city, with a bus terminal situated on one side. The area of land taken up by the bus stand is increasing by the day as restaurants and tea stalls keep springing up. These things hamper the natural flow and beauty of the river. Concerned authorities aren't doing anything to mitigate the illegal land grabbing. If immediate and stern action is not taken, the river will lose its navigability and natural beauty.

Ratan Kumar Karmakar

Bangladesh Agricultural University