BAPA Blog

A common forum of citizens and organizations concerned with the environment of Bangladesh and Eco Tourism across the globe

   Aug 25

Story of the Mystic River- BURIGANGA

The Buriganga River, one of the dirtiest rivers in the world, has served as the central artery to economic life in Dhaka for centuries. The river provides access to Bangladesh’s myriad waterways for launches and country boats, promoting small and medium scale enterprises. In addition to the commercial benefits derived from the river, the Buriganga [...]

Read the rest of this entry »

   Aug 16

Tannery industry in Hazaribagh is a Threat to the Environment

Leather industry in Bangladesh is one of the most profitable and significantly important sectors no doubt. It is the fourth largest foreign exchange earner of the country contributing about six per cent of total export earnings. At the first sight, it may be viewed as one of the most promising and contributing sectors in the [...]

Read the rest of this entry »