Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The Buriganga River has been facing an alarming crisis due to rampant pollution, illegal encroachment, and unchecked industrial waste. Environmentalists and residents warn that if immediate actions are not taken, the river may soon become biologically dead.

According to recent studies, the water quality of the Buriganga is deteriorating at an unprecedented rate. High levels of chromium, lead, and other hazardous chemicals have been detected in the river, making it unfit for human use. Fishermen who once relied on the river for their livelihood now struggle as fish populations dwindle due to oxygen depletion caused by untreated waste.

The Buriganga, which has historically served as a major transportation and trade route,...