Editorial photo #13995798 Environmental Issue
Bangladesh: Grounded Barges And The Siltation Risk At Chattogram Outer Anchorage
An aerial drone view shows a cargo ship resting on a tidal sandbar off the coast of Patenga Sea Beach in Chattogram, Bangladesh, on July 21, 2026. As vessel groundings become more frequent along the outer anchorage, environmental experts warn of increased siltation, shoreline instability, and the risk of marine oil leaks. (Photo by Zakir Hossain/NurPhoto)