Karnaphuli’s width, depth decreased

The width of the river Karnaphuli, which is known as the lifeline of the port city, has decreased at the Shah Amanat Bridge point, according to a survey conducted by Chattogram Nodi o Khal Raksha Andolon.

The organisation conducted the survey from March to April.

Its secretary Aliur Rahman presented the survey report during a press conference at Chattogram Press Club yesterday.

According to the Bangladesh Survey (BS), the width of the river at the Shah Amanat Bridge point used to be 930 metres. However, it currently stands at 410 metres, said the survey by Chattogram Nodi o Khal Raksha Andolon.

The survey also found that the depth of the river has been continuously decreasing. The depth at the mouth of Chaktai canal is only two feet. Landmasses have emerged at several points of the river, it added.

            Environmentalist Prof Noman Siddique, river researcher Idris Ali and member of the organisation Pear Ali were present at the press conference, among others.