World Environment Day: Land the size of Dhaka city degrades every year

Soil degradation in Bangladesh is occurring at an alarming rate, threatening food security. Every year, around 270 sq km of cultivable land loses its fertility due to deforestation, excessive use of chemical fertilizers, industrial pollution, and improper waste disposal. Experts warn that if immediate actions are not taken, Bangladesh may lose all its arable land within 63 years, jeopardizing the country’s agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. Photo: Reuters