Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the construction of the private economic zone on Apr 3, 2019 after the approval. The BIWTA, however, gave Arisha authorities a notice on Aug 23 last year to remove the structures within seven days. The survey found a number of illegal commercial structures, including Maisha Power Plant and Arisha Economic Zone, on the banks of the two rivers. The survey report said the disputed lands are situated on the foreshores of the rivers, on which it is illegal to build any structure. The construction of the structures greatly affected the environment of the areas and the adverse effects will grow in the future, it added.

Source: bd News24 November 25, 2020 21:11 UTC