Acute microplastic pollution in our rivers
Plastic pollution has escalated into a global environmental crisis, significantly affecting ecosystems and human health. In Bangladesh, this problem is particularly acute, given the country`s extensive network of rivers that provide sustenance to millions of people and support diverse aquatic life. These rivers are increasingly choked by plastic waste, threatening both biodiversity and the livelihoods of local communities dependent on fisheries. To address this pressing issue, the Krishi Gobeshona Foundation (KGF) launched the research project titled "Assessment of Plastics in the Riverine Fishes and their Ecosystems of Bangladesh" in May 2023. Led by Professor Mir Mohammad Ali of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University and Md. Faijul Alam Siddik of Channel 24, the study is a crucial step toward understanding and mitigating the impacts of plastic pollution on Bangladesh`s riverine ecosystems.
