"illegal sand mining"

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28 February 2026

Locals walk along the Someswari riverside where land appears eroded due to alleged illegal sand mining in Susang Durgapur, Netrokona, Bangladesh, on February 26, 2026.

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#13380944

28 February 2026

Locals walk along the Someswari riverside where land appears eroded due to alleged illegal sand mining in Susang Durgapur, Netrokona, Bangladesh, on February 26, 2026.

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#13380947

28 February 2026

Locals walk along the Someswari riverside where land appears eroded due to alleged illegal sand mining in Susang Durgapur, Netrokona, Bangladesh, on February 26, 2026.

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#13280852

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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#13280853

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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#13280854

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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#13280855

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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#13280856

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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#13280857

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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#13280858

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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#13280859

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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#13280860

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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#13280861

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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#13280862

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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#13280863

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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#13280864

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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