Pollution, encroachment: Bangshi river dying slowly

The once-vibrant Bangshi River in Jamalpur is slowly dying due to illegal encroachment, pollution, and unchecked siltation. The 3-km stretch within Jamalpur municipality has shrunk to a 3-meter-wide canal before merging with the Brahmaputra. Despite efforts by authorities to demarcate and excavate the river, residents continue dumping garbage, causing waterlogging and foul odors. While locals urge the municipality to clean up the river, the mayor blames the residents for its plight and calls for raising awareness against dumping waste.