Bangladesh is located in the lower reaches of the Ganges River, which serves as the terminus of this holy riverenvironmentThe health situation is particularly worrisome. The Ganges River originates fromHimalayasThe Ganges River flows into Bangladesh after passing through a basin of more than 2,500 kilometers. However, the Ganges River is already heavily polluted as it flows through India, making the quality of the water entering Bangladesh even more worrisome.
The water of the Ganges River contains various heavy metalsBacteriaand parasites, which pose a serious threat to human health. Studies have shown that pregnant women who use Ganges water are more likely to have problems such as miscarriage or premature birth. However, due to the lack of cleaner water sources, many poor people in Bangladesh still have to rely on Ganges water for drinking and washing. In addition, about 600,000 tonnes of garbage is imported into Bangladesh every year by the Ganges, which leads to the accumulation of garbage in the river and further pollutes the river.
Especially the capital of BangladeshDhakaThe Ganges River and its surrounding area have been described as a "river of garbage", with an unsightly landscape and a foul smell. According toEnvironmentally friendlyExperts estimate that the "river of garbage" contains up to 100 speciesBacteria, which poses a serious threat to public health. Bangladesh** has tried to control the pollution of the Ganges River, investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the construction of sewage treatment facilities, but due to lack of funds and other reasons, little has been achieved. Experts point out that decades of sustained efforts and cross-border cooperation are still needed to completely clean up the Ganges.
Due to water scarcity, the Ganges was supposed to be an important source of irrigation water in Bangladesh, nourishing vast tracts of farmland and aquaculture. However, due to the pollution of the Ganges,FarmersThey have had to abandon the use of Ganges water in favor of groundwater or rainwater harvesting. At the same time, many fisheries and aquaculture have been severely affected, and fish populations are on the verge of extinction.
The Ganges pollution problem reflects the indifference of upstream countries to downstream countries, and also leads to a certain prejudice against India among the Bangladeshi people. The problem of Ganges pollution is not only a plight for Bangladesh, but also a common challenge for the whole of South Asia.
Bangladesh, as a developing country in South Asia, has faced serious urban sanitation problems in recent years. Especially the capitalDhakaand other large cities with rapid population growth, butUrban planningThere is a serious mismatch with infrastructure construction. There is a serious shortage of public toilets, garbage cans and other facilities, which has a serious impact on the city's sanitation situation.
It has been reported that many women are forced to defecate on the side of the road or even on the railway, seriously undermining their rights. In addition, in some slums and other poor areas, the aquaculture industry discharges manure directly into the river, which further increases the pollution of the river water. Industrial exhaust gases, automobile exhaust gases, and morelifeThe massive discharge of garbage also makes these cities often beenHazeThe incidence of various types of cancer remains high.
Every year when the flood season comes, a large number of themlifeGarbage is washed into rivers such as the Ganges, where plastic bags, chemical barrels, animal carcasses and other waste are floated on the river. This not only makes the river subject to secondary pollution, but also re-pollutesFloodingAfter receding, a "garbage patch" was formed on both sides of the river, affecting the normalcy of the villagerslife
environmentExperts point out that the root cause of the serious deterioration of urban sanitation problems in Bangladesh is that there is too much attentionEconomydevelopment, and neglectEnvironmentally friendlyThe importance of the matter. **Environmentally friendlyInvestment is grossly under-funded, and enforcement of relevant regulations is weak. At the same time, the public's awareness and attention to urban sanitation issues need to be improved. Required**,Social organizationand the people work together to strengthenUrban planningwithEnvironmental protectionto improve the health of the city and improve the residentslifeQuality.