Stone crushing business on riverbank threatens Narsunda river

A stone crushing business along the Narsunda River in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, is raising environmental concerns. The illegal operation, running for 30 years without proper clearances, is causing dust pollution affecting nearby villages and schools. Local authorities have ordered the businesses to cease operations and vacate the riverbank. The Department of Environment is now processing clearance applications from some traders. Officials plan to conduct river demarcation surveys and evict illegal occupants to restore the river’s ecological health.READ FULL