Witness Dhaka from above with stunning drone footage showcasing the city's bustling energy and unique spirit. From the colorful chaos of Old Dhaka’s streets to serene shots of the Buriganga River, the ...

Two decades ago Nurul Islam, 70, earned his living by fishing in the Buriganga river that flows southwest of the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka and was once its lifeline. Now, with hardly any fish to ...

The Buriganga River is deadly due to solid polluting agents that reach its shore, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ugo Lucio Borga—Echo Children living in the Hararibagh slums.

DHAKA, BANGLADESH — Two decades ago Nurul Islam, 70, earned his living by fishing in the Buriganga River that flows southwest of the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka and was once its lifeline.

A glimpse of life for ferrymen who transport workers across the Buriganga river, one of the world's busiest and most dangerous waterways.

(Reuters) -At least four people died after a boat carrying 20 people sank in Bangladesh's Buriganga river near the capital Dhaka on Sunday, a fire service official said.

Photo: MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / DRIKNEWSOnce the mighty Buriganga river, primarily known as the dominant lifeline of Dhaka city for channelling trade and commerce with other districts, has lost its entire ...

Waste sedimentation on the river bed . According to the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), thousands of tons of solid waste remain as sediment in the river bed of rivers surrounding ...

Many people still depend on Buriganga river for their livelihood even though its water has turned black from mindless pollution. There was no problem with washing clothes in the river when the ...

July 16 (Reuters) - At least four people died after a boat carrying 20 people sank in Bangladesh's Buriganga river near the capital Dhaka on Sunday, a fire service official said.