illegal river grabbing and sand lifting

How the sand mafia is killing our rivers

Illegal and indiscriminate sand extraction from the rivers is increasing at an alarming rate, with the backing of ruling party politicians, causing massive erosion of riverbanks and destruction of rural settlements and farmlands.

Save Someshwari from being hollowed out

Political affiliation must no longer shield the river violators

A river held hostage

Stop illegal sand extraction, save the Atrai River

BIWTA demolishes 11 illegal structures on Meghna bank

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) conducts a drive and knocks down 11 illegally built jetties beside two rail bridges and a highway bridge over the Meghna at Ashuganj in Brahmanbaria.

December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023

How the sand mafia is killing our rivers

Illegal and indiscriminate sand extraction from the rivers is increasing at an alarming rate, with the backing of ruling party politicians, causing massive erosion of riverbanks and destruction of rural settlements and farmlands.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Save Someshwari from being hollowed out

Political affiliation must no longer shield the river violators

December 24, 2022
December 24, 2022

A river held hostage

Stop illegal sand extraction, save the Atrai River

January 10, 2020
January 10, 2020

BIWTA demolishes 11 illegal structures on Meghna bank

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) conducts a drive and knocks down 11 illegally built jetties beside two rail bridges and a highway bridge over the Meghna at Ashuganj in Brahmanbaria.

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