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Siltation, illegal grabbing choke Kangsha River in Mymensingh
- The Kangsha River in Mymensingh's Dhobaura upazila is severely impacted by siltation and encroachment by influential groups, reducing it to a narrow channel. - Once a vital lifeline for irrigation, fisheries, and transportation, the river now struggles to provide water and manage monsoon runoff, leading to flash floods and crop damage. - While locals blame vested interests and official negligenc…
Iran's Oil Infrastructure May Be Source of Suspected Slick Off Key Export Terminal
- An oil slick, potentially originating from Iran's oil infrastructure, was observed near the Kharg Island export terminal. - Satellite imagery showed the slick had significantly reduced by Saturday, …
LAWMA arrests three for illegal waste dumping in Lagos
- The Lagos State Government has arrested three individuals for illegal waste dumping in the Ketu-Alapere area. - The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) conducted an overnight surveillance opera…
Illegal Cottages on Sonadia Island Evicted to Protect Biodiversity
- Authorities evicted 25 illegal structures, including cottages, from Sonadia island in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. - The illegal constructions were built after clearing jhau forests and posed a threat t…