Conserve rivers

"Let the rivers run wild" last week really put the spotlight on what's happening to Bangladesh's rivers. Rivers have a significant influence on life, the environment, ecology, and travelling in the country. But, at present, there is a greedy competition among people in the name of "development" which is contaminating our rivers. In recent years, many surveys, research and laws have been conducted but the recommendations not implemented to a great extent.

Even though the concerned authorities seek permission to establish new industries in areas adjacent to the rivers, eventually many wild animals and their habitats are going to be directly threatened by such toxic human intervention. In order to preserve biodiversity and the landscape adjacent to rivers, people should take drastic actions to raise awareness regarding the conservation of rivers and preserve biodiversity in those areas.

Ashraf Khan

Jagannath University