It is hard to believe but there used to be a canal with fresh water flow and aquatic biodiversity next to the road even a few years ago where stores have mushroomed uncontrolled, Photos: Anisur Rahman
Unabated encroachment on and mindless dumping of garbage in Gobindapur Mridhabari Wasa canal in the West Maotaile area of the capital not only continue to suffocate the water body, Photos: Anisur Rahman
But also has turned it into a wide gutter, while waste clogs the storm water drainage rendering the canal almost useless, bottom right. Even though Wasa had put up signs to create awareness and stop infringement, influential people continue to blatantly encroach on it. The photos were taken on Monday. Photos: Anisur Rahman
