Their continued operation a blow to farmers, the environment, and our food security

984 kilns operating in breach of regulations in Rangpur division

Why are they still in operation even after regime change?

Government conducts drives but illegal kilns keep reappearing

Topsoil removal is hurting land fertility, nation's food security prospects

Concerted efforts needed to improve soil health, ensure food security

Poet and writer Ishor Dulon Roy, author of Teestar Kanna, told The Daily Star that many of his relatives live on the Teesta shoal. Once they were all rich, all now lost to the river erosion.