File photo of Dhaleshwari River in Tangail Dhaka TribuneVarieties of lentils and sugarcane cultivated on the widespread shoalsThe once vibrant Dhaleshwari is on the verge of death as most parts of the river remain dry for at least seven months a year in Tangail Sadar upazila. Tangail BWDB Executive Engineer Sirajul Islam said: “Reports from 2010 to 2019 show that the passage for water to pass from Jamuna to Dhaleshwari rose in height. “Because of sediments blocking the passage, there is normally little water in the river in the dry season. Some locals in Tangail Sadar fear that the Dhaleshwari will cease to exist unless dredging is done very soon. Varieties of lentils and sugarcane are being cultivated on the river shoals.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 11, 2019 20:48 UTC