Buriganga (Bengali: বুড়িগঙ্গা; lit. 'Old Ganges ') is a river in Bangladesh which flows past the southwest outskirts of the capital city, Dhaka. It ranks among the most polluted rivers in the country. …

The Buriganga River is a tide‐influenced river forming the western and southern boundaries of Dhaka City, the economic and political capital of Bangladesh. Originating from the Dhaleshwari River …

Apr 19, 2023 · Two decades ago Nurul Islam, 70, earned his living by fishing in the Buriganga river that flows southwest of the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka and was once its lifeline.

May 30, 2025 · This article delves into why the Buriganga River is still polluted, the main contributing factors, its socio-environmental consequences, and the actions that must be taken to revive it.

6 days ago · While the issue of river contamination is widespread, the story of one river stands out as a particularly tragic example: the Buriganga, a vital waterway near its capital, Dhaka, now so …

Apr 5, 2025 · The Buriganga River, once the heart of Dhaka’s trade and transportation, now lies choked by years of unchecked pollution. Once a source of life, the river has turned into a toxic drain, …

Buriganga (Bengali: বুড়িগঙ্গা; lit.'Old Ganges ') is a river in Bangladesh which flows past the southwest outskirts of the capital city, Dhaka.

Jan 19, 2025 · The origins of the Buriganga River are a subject of much historical and geographical debate, with varying perspectives enriching its fascinating narrative. The Buriganga is widely …

This course gradually shifted and ultimately lost its link with the main channel of the Ganges and was renamed as the Buriganga. The water levels during high and low tides in this river astonished the …

The Buriganga River, also known as the 'Old Ganges,' is a defining feature of Dhaka, Bangladesh, coursing along the city's southwest edge. Its history is deeply intertwined with the rise of Dhaka as a …