Staff Reporter:
In an effort to prevent water pollution and to free the river banks from encroachment, the government has taken up a master plan to prevent water pollution of six rivers in Dhaka and its adjacent areas, Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam said on Sunday.
“We must take coordinated efforts to prevent pollution of resources like water and air,” he said while speaking at a program on ‘Master plan on Meghna River’ at a hotel in the city on Sunday.
He also urged the development partners to play a more active role in overcoming the damage caused by climate change.
Tajul also urged all to be more cautious to protect the resources like water from pollution.
