A plastic waste cleanup drive was arranged in Chalan Beel today. Photo: BSSNATORE, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS)- A plastic waste cleanup drive was arranged in Chalan Beel today to make the wetland free from pollution with spontaneous participation of locals. The drive was undertaken aimed at enhancing its agricultural utility and protecting environment of the vast wetland, organizers said. Chalan Beel Biodiversity Protection Committee initiated the cleanup drive at Tishikali Shrine area. Longtime dumping of plastic wastes, glasses and food packets made the aquatic resources of the wetland endangered as well as decreasing the fertility of agricultural land.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 16, 2026 17:16 UTC