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6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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#13280866

6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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#13280867

6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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#13280868

6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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#13280869

6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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#13280870

6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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#13280871

6 February 2026

On February 6, 2026, in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Bangladesh, an aerial view shows boats extracting sand and stones from the Jadukata River in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh. The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.

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#13129072

25 December 2025

Hundreds of vehicles park at the famous Ski Resort Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Experts say vehicle pollution contributes to environmental degradation, leading to dry weather patterns and reduced snowfall. Vehicular pollution is a significant environmental concern in Gulmarg, particularly due to snow-related tourist vehicles like snow bikes (snowmobiles) and ATV cars, which pose a threat to the region's fragile ecology.

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25 December 2025

Hundreds of vehicles park at the famous Ski Resort Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Experts say vehicle pollution contributes to environmental degradation, leading to dry weather patterns and reduced snowfall. Vehicular pollution is a significant environmental concern in Gulmarg, particularly due to snow-related tourist vehicles like snow bikes (snowmobiles) and ATV cars, which pose a threat to the region's fragile ecology.

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#13129074

25 December 2025

Hundreds of vehicles park at the famous Ski Resort Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on December 25, 2025. Experts say vehicle pollution contributes to environmental degradation, leading to dry weather patterns and reduced snowfall. Vehicular pollution is a significant environmental concern in Gulmarg, particularly due to snow-related tourist vehicles like snow bikes (snowmobiles) and ATV cars, which pose a threat to the region's fragile ecology.

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#13098221

15 December 2025

A worker processes high-end spinning threads in a workshop in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China, on December 14, 2025.

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#13098222

15 December 2025

A worker processes high-end spinning threads in a workshop in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China, on December 14, 2025.

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15 December 2025

A worker processes high-end spinning threads in a workshop in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China, on December 14, 2025.

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