Such is the case in Habiganj district under Sylhet division, where the Sutang River had once brought its rural people good fortune and livelihood opportunities now bring only death and disaster. Maqsood Ali, a resident of Chanpur in Rajiura union under Sadar upazila, said the Sutang River has now become a curse for them. The much important Sutang River is being polluted by industrial waste. Waste from the companies is easily discharged into the Sutang River through canals.”“Due to industrial waste pollution, the Sutang River has become void of fish. Besides, eviction drives against illegal occupants of Sutang River are to start soon.”

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 01, 2020 09:33 UTC