Brahmaputra-River

The once turbulent Brahmaputra River is now suffering from navigability problems. Sandbars have emerged across the river. Water depth has decreased and the number of fish has also declined. More than 100 fishermen living along the river in Kurigram are facing hardship. Many of them are turning to other occupations to support their families. Those concerned say climate change and changing weather patterns have brought major changes to the river’s natural environment. This is disrupting fis...

The body of Rohan, a child who went missing 24 days ago in Dewanganj of Jamalpur, was found in the Brahmaputra River. Police recovered the body on Thursday morning. The family said he died after drowning. Seven-year-old Rohan was the only child of Monir Hossain of Bhangar village in Bahadurabad Union of the upazila. His uncle Ismail Hossain said Rohan went to bathe at Dafadar Ghat in the river near their home on August 24. He could not be found afterward. Local residents and a Fire Service...