Plastic pollution in Bangladesh’s rivers is increasing every day. A recent study by Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) found that nearly 73,000 tons of plastic waste are entering the country every year through river routes. This is causing a large buildup of microplastics in river water and sediment.
Bhetki, also known as coral fish, is gaining popularity among consumers and fish farmers alike due to its exceptional nutritional value, delicious taste, and high market price. One of its key advantages is its low spine count, which makes it more appealing both locally and internationally. In Bangladesh, this premium fish is commonly known by two names—Bhetki and Coral.
Heranti Koch, a helpless widow of Koch ethnic minority group, has not been able to get a government house even after 13 years since her husband died.
The family members of Faisal Khan Shuvo, a youth who died following a raid of Detective Branch (DB) of police in Mymensingh, have claimed that his death was a ‘planned murder’.
The Paranganj 20-bed hospital, built to serve the healthcare needs of over a million people in the remote char (riverine) areas of three upazilas in Mymensingh, has failed to fully function even after 22 years of its establishment. Due to a lack of a standard staffing structure and absence of necessary medical equipment, the hospital exists only in name. Local residents continue to suffer due to the unavailability of proper medical services.