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Buriganga River Lifeline

Aerial views show the Buriganga River flowing through Dhaka, Bangladesh, on April 11, 2026. Clusters of wooden boats line the polluted banks, and passenger vessels navigate the busy waterway. Informal settlements, commercial buildings, and river ports crowd the shoreline, while patches of water hyacinth and waste float along the surface. The river remains a vital transport and economic lifeline for thousands, despite visible environmental degradation and intense urban pressure along its edges. (Photo by Muhammad Amdad Hossain/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13560768
Date Taken	11 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Muhammad Amdad Hossain/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Muhammad Amdad Hossain/NurPhoto

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