The Buriganga river is strangling in waste, with growing activity of the plastics industry implemented on its shores, and a complete lack of governmental regulations.
Bangladesh, Dhaka
Dead River
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Detritus and pollution in the Buriganga river around Dhaka City.
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Siddika Sultana
Explains how the river is becoming increasingly polluted.
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Dr Shahriar
Says the river is now called the dead river because of all of the pollution.