The Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) canal is drying up in Shimrail area of Narayanganj as some influential locals dumped soil and dirt into it to make temporary dams for fish farming. The unscrupulous practice is not only obstructing the water flow but also posing a threat to the environment of the area. The photos were taken on Saturday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
The Dhaka-Narayanganj-Demra (DND) canal is drying up in Shimrail area of Narayanganj as some influential locals dumped soil and dirt into it to make temporary dams for fish farming. The unscrupulous practice is not only obstructing the water flow but also posing a threat to the environment of the area. The photos were taken on Saturday. Photo: Anisur Rahman
Water being illegally sold for Tk 30 per barrel on being extracted from a deep tube well in New Market area of Chittagong city yesterday. The tail end buyers are owners of restaurants, hotels and households who pay from Tk 100 to Tk 150 for each barrel. The price increases with demand during the dry season. Photo: Anurup Kanti Das
Water being illegally sold for Tk 30 per barrel on being extracted from a deep tube well in New Market area of Chittagong city yesterday. The tail end buyers are owners of restaurants, hotels and households who pay from Tk 100 to Tk 150 for each barrel. The price increases with demand during the dry season. Photo: Anurup Kanti Das
