, Nov. 11 -- Once famed for its vibrant water lilies, Lal Shapla Beel in Jaintapur now struggles under invasive water hyacinth, leaving locals and nature lovers frustrated with the committee entrusted to safeguard it.

Formed by the upazila administration, the Red Lily Protection Committee has come under fire as residents witness the gradual disappearance of the iconic red lilies that once painted the Dibir Haor region in breathtaking shades of ruby.

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The region, comprising Yam, Harafkata, Dibi and Kendri beels, together creates the naturally sculpted Lal Shapla Beel, sprawling over approximately 900 acres.

The wetland first captured national attention i...