On March 24, 2024, Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh jointly organized a dialogue titled “Impediments in protection of the Rivers of Bangladesh: Andharmanik Perspective” at the Kalapara Press Club in Patuakhali. The purpose was to assess the current condition of the region’s rivers and to learn insights from individuals reliant on these waterways.

Participants included Apu Saha, Senior Fisheries Officer of Kalapara Upazila, as well as journalists, farmers, fishermen, and members of the local community. They gathered to share their perspectives on the rivers, expressing widespread concerns about pollution and the presence of factories along the riverbanks.

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