Land grabbers involved in exploiting Karnaphuli river
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Our Correspondent
CHITTAGONG, Sept 15: A section of land grabbers are currently involved in exploiting the river Karnaphuli. As a result, a vast area of the river is now under unauthorised occupation. These criminals are not just satisfied with grabbing the banks of the river, they are also grabbing the recently emerged char land (shoals).Also, because of rampant dumping of waste material, the water of the river is also being polluted. As the pollution increases the existence of the fish and other marine organisms is at stake, expert quarters said.Land grabbers began their activities in the 80s. However, the trend was arrested somewhat following the special magistrate's campaign against them. Currently, the grabbers are busy once again. Meanwhile, a number of environmentalist organisations have gone into action to save the river Karnaphuli. If the concerned agencies of the government extend their cooperation to these organisations the river may be rescued from the clutch of those land grabbers, sources added.
CHITTAGONG, Sept 15: A section of land grabbers are currently involved in exploiting the river Karnaphuli. As a result, a vast area of the river is now under unauthorised occupation. These criminals are not just satisfied with grabbing the banks of the river, they are also grabbing the recently emerged char land (shoals).Also, because of rampant dumping of waste material, the water of the river is also being polluted. As the pollution increases the existence of the fish and other marine organisms is at stake, expert quarters said.Land grabbers began their activities in the 80s. However, the trend was arrested somewhat following the special magistrate's campaign against them. Currently, the grabbers are busy once again. Meanwhile, a number of environmentalist organisations have gone into action to save the river Karnaphuli. If the concerned agencies of the government extend their cooperation to these organisations the river may be rescued from the clutch of those land grabbers, sources added.