Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- An estimated Tk 270 billion, spent in the last 27 years for improving the situation of pollution of the Buriganga River, failed to bring the expected outcome due to inappropriate projects and actions. Besides, political economy-based policies have destroyed the rivers and their ecology in and around Dhaka city.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz said these at a policy dialogue in the city on Monday.

The dialogue, titled 'Reviving Dhaka's Rivers: Policy Options for Sustainable Management', was held at the North South University (NSU). It was jointly organised by the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance, NSU, and H&H Foundation.

Mohammad Azaz further said Dhaka's rivers are mainly...