, Nov. 25 -- Unplanned, unregulated and unapproved poultry farms across Feni district are triggering severe environmental pollution, disrupting local biodiversity and putting thousands of residents at risk, according to locals and officials.

Residents have filed repeated complaints with government offices over the growing pollution caused by the mushrooming farms.

The district administration has responded with assurances of action, but meaningful intervention is yet to be seen.

According to data from the Department of Environment (DoE), Feni has 1,367 registered poultry farms, while another 1,814 have applied for environmental clearance.

Among these are 544 layer farms, 856 broiler farms, 384 Sonali farms, eight parent stock layer far...