As part of the pilot project of vetiver grass plantation, the authorities are now planning to cover the four major hills of the port city with vetiver grass, locally known as “Binna” grass, to control slope erosion. So, vetiver grass plantation could be a sustainable, green, and cheaper bio-engineering solution to slope protection,” said Prof Islam. “Vetiver grass is one of the tried and tested methods all over the world for slope stabilization. CCC Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin said that they were considering planting vetiver grass to stop erosion. “Hill cutting should be stopped, othrwise vetiver grass plantataion will be of no use,” he said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 23, 2018 20:26 UTC