What a waste of natural resources

When natural gas was first discovered many decades ago, there was no meter system. People used to burn gas for 24 hours in order to save matchsticks, because it was almost free. Now the gas reserve is on the verge of depletion.

Similarly, Bangladesh is surrounded by rivers and canals that are vital for agriculture. Illegal encroachment of these water bodies has been going on for a long time under the nose of the authorities, who merely issue statements from time to time against such illegal activities. No definite action has been taken to stop illegal grabbing and save our water bodies.

Our forest in the Sundarbans and other parts of the country are getting depleted day by day because of illegal felling of trees by powerful quarters who seem to be above the law.

The authorities must take appropriate actions to put an immediate stop to such illegal activities to save the situation from getting worse.