Dhaka, March 21 -- It is concerning that though Bangladesh is branded as a riverine country; most of its rivers are in the process of dead or on deathbed.
According to a study report conducted by the River and Delta Research Centre (RDRC), at least 79 of the government-listed 1,156 rivers flowing through the country have dried up in recent times, threatening livelihoods, agriculture, and local biodiversity.
The study report published on Thursday based on various academic papers and newspaper reports revealed that all of these rivers are heavily silted and either completely or partially dry up during the lean period, mainly due to water diversion in the upstream.
Meanwhile, large portions of some rivers have disappeared in recent years du...