The Sugandha River in Nalchity upazila of Jhalakathi has turned into a massive garbage dump due to unplanned waste disposal by the municipality. Every day, household, market, and other wastes are dumped in open areas near the old steamer ghat, and rain or tidal water carries the waste directly into the river. This has caused severe water and air pollution, turning the once-clear river into a foul-smelling, waste-filled waterway.
Local residents report unbearable stench and say the river water is no longer usable. People living along the river are suffering from skin diseases, stomach problems, and respiratory issues due to contact with the polluted water. Environmental experts warn that unplanned dumping threatens aquatic life and vegetation, potentially destroying the region’s ecological balance and posing serious long-term health risks.
Residents and environmentalists are calling for the immediate construction of a modern dumping station, regular waste collection, and protective measures for the riverbank. Municipal officials acknowledge the urgent need for a dumping site but say no land has yet been allocated for the project.
মোহাম্মদ মোহসীন, নলছিটি (ঝালকাঠি) প্রকাশ : ২৫ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১০: ১১আপডেট : ২৫ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১১: ০৩ ঝালকাঠির নলছিটি উপজেলায় সুগন্ধা নদীতীরবর্তী পুরাতন স্টিমারঘাট এলাকা বিশাল ময়লার ভাগাড়ে পরিণত হয়েছে। পৌরসভার অপরিকল্পিত বর্জ্য ব্যবস্থাপনার কারণে প্রতিদিন
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