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The familiar pollution of the Buriganga River

As the water dries up in winter, the pollution of the Buriganga River becomes more apparent. During the monsoon, the water is a bit clearer. But in winter, the river – once the lifeblood of Dhaka - becomes completely black.

A passing vessel causes the white foam to ripple out on the dark and polluted water of the Buriganga in this photo taken near the Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge in Postagola. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A passing vessel causes the white foam to ripple out on the dark and polluted water of the Buriganga in this photo taken near the Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge in Postagola. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A passing vessel causes the white foam to ripple out on the dark and polluted water of the Buriganga in this photo taken near the Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge in Postagola. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A passing vessel causes the white foam to ripple out on the dark and polluted water of the Buriganga in this photo taken near the Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge in Postagola. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In the monsoon season, the water of the Buriganga River runs slightly clear. But in the dry winter months, the degree of pollution in the river is much easier to see. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In the monsoon season, the water of the Buriganga River runs slightly clear. But in the dry winter months, the degree of pollution in the river is much easier to see. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A launch leaves white foam in its wake as it navigates the pitch-black water of the polluted Buriganga River. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A launch leaves white foam in its wake as it navigates the pitch-black water of the polluted Buriganga River. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A launch leaves white foam in its wake as it navigates the pitch-black water of the polluted Buriganga River. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A launch leaves white foam in its wake as it navigates the pitch-black water of the polluted Buriganga River. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A view of vessels travelling along the pitch-dark water of the polluted Buriganga River in winter from the Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A view of vessels travelling along the pitch-dark water of the polluted Buriganga River in winter from the Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The pitch-black water of the Buriganga, which can be seen from the Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge in Postagola, also emits a stench. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The pitch-black water of the Buriganga, which can be seen from the Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge in Postagola, also emits a stench. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Garbage, including many polythene bags, floats above the dark water of the Buriganga River. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Garbage, including many polythene bags, floats above the dark water of the Buriganga River. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A boat glides along the Buriganga River, leaving ripples of white foam on the pitch-dark water. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A boat glides along the Buriganga River, leaving ripples of white foam on the pitch-dark water. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A boat glides along the Buriganga River, leaving ripples of white foam on the pitch-dark water. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A boat glides along the Buriganga River, leaving ripples of white foam on the pitch-dark water. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A boat glides along the Buriganga River, leaving ripples of white foam on the pitch-dark water. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A boat glides along the Buriganga River, leaving ripples of white foam on the pitch-dark water. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 10 Feb 2024, 04:56 PM

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