In 2010, the Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh (HRPB) filed a writ, seeking the High Court's directive to remove illegal structures on the banks of Karnaphuli. On August 16, 2016, the High Court directed the authorities concerned to remove 2112 illegal structures. Following the High Court's direction, authorities recently conducted drives to remove the illegal structures. More eviction drives to remove illegal structuresLocal authorities conducted drives in Savar, Munshiganj, and Kushtia yesterday to remove illegal structures. A team of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) demolished 29 illegal structures built along the banks of Turag River in Savar.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 09, 2019 13:30 UTC