Sand worth at least Tk 1 crore is extracted from the Padma every day along the Kushtia-Pabna border despite a 2025 High Court ban, suspended leases and repeated enforcement drives.

Officials file case against two over alleged lease violations as locals say repeated warnings about sand extraction went unheeded

In Munshiganj Sadar upazila, political groups are extracting sand outside their licensed zones.

Enforcement of environmental laws and regulations is needed to protect natural resources.

Government must take stern action against those lifting sand from Jamuna, Meghna

Why is the law to stop illegal sand extraction not enforced?

It's increasing the risk of river erosion, endangering farmland and depleting soil fertility

The High Court observes that the deputy commissioners (DCs) concerned may quit their jobs if they cannot take any action to stop illegal sand extraction from the rivers.