HC gives Turag status of ‘legal person’ to save it

In a desperate move to save the rivers of Bangladesh from being encroached upon, the High Court has accorded the Turag the status of 'legal person'.

The order will be effective for all rivers in Bangladesh, according to bdnews24.com.

A company or other entity which has legal rights and is subject to obligations is 'legal person' while 'natural person' is a human being, as opposed to a 'legal person' created by law.

Wednesday's High Court orders recognised some legal rights of the rivers in Bangladesh.

The river Turag is being encroacjed upon by sand and boulder businesses.

The High Court will release the rest of the verdict with 'important instructions' on saving the rivers today (Thursday).