2 lakh hectares of land become barren in southern region
Due to lack of proper scientific planning almost two lakh hectares of cultivable land became barren in last five years in the southern region of the country.
This was stated by Shafiuddin Sarker, author of the book titled 'Choturtho Chinta' (the fourth thought), at its launching ceremony in the city yesterday.
“Politics without scientific and technological thoughts was the main reason that caused the losses and to avoid such situation in future the government needs proper planning,” he added.
The book also dealt with some other issues related to national politics and suggested for people's awareness to solve them.
Speakers at the ceremony said the government had no proper survey on the quality of land and the type of crops of the region when shrimp cultivation started there.
They urged the government to take every step in favour of people and national interest.
They said due to shrimp cultivation, salinity in coastal areas has increased alarmingly.
“Shrimp hatchery needs saline water which has made a vast tract of land unfertile for seasonal crops. This is simply a disaster for an agriculture-based country,” said Prof Anu Muhammad of Jahangirnagar University.
“Bangladesh has to loss Tk 20 billion in gas and electricity sector per year due to lack of technological planning,” he also added.
Abdul Matin, language movement veteran, Prof Emajuddin Ahmed, former vice-chancellor of Dhaka University, and Mamunur Rashid, famous actor and director, were also present on the occasion.
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