The petition states that illegal and unplanned sand extraction is seriously affecting the river’s natural structure, the stability of its banks, the environment and biodiversity.
File photo of woman rowing boat on Padma River. Photo: UNB
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File photo of woman rowing boat on Padma River. Photo: UNB
A writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking directives to stop illegal and unplanned sand extraction from the Padma River, protect its ecological balance and prevent potential damage to the Padma Bridge and nearby infrastructure.
Advocate Golam Rahman Bhuiyan, founder and chairman of the petitioning organisation Manobadhikar O Samaj Unnayan Sangstha, disclosed the information today (26 October).
A hearing on the petition may take place before a High Court bench comprising Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice SM Iftekhar Uddin Mahmud, he said.
The petition states that illegal and unplanned sand extraction is seriously affecting the river’s natural structure, the stability of its banks, the environment and biodiversity.
It also raises concerns over the safety of major national infrastructure, particularly the Padma Bridge.
The petition seeks directives for the relevant government authorities to fulfil their legal responsibilities.
It also calls for an investigation into alleged illegal sand extraction, legal action against those responsible and effective measures to protect the river and its surrounding environment.
Golam Rahman said the Padma River was closely linked to Bangladesh’s economy, environment, agriculture, fisheries and public life.
Disruption of the river’s natural flow and ecological balance could threaten the lives and livelihoods of riverside communities, as well as agricultural land and natural resources, he added.
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