When a river becomes a legal subject, it can challenge harmful development, pollution, and degradation—forcing humans to respect its interests.

Fishing in Buriganga The water of the Buriganga river is so dark for pollution in most of the year that the malodour makes it difficult to fish. The toxic water also keeps fish away in usual times.

Only a few of the species were seen in the river some days ago, but now they have spread.Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi Boatmen say fishermen do not fish in the Buriganga as the river is filled with ...