Legal Mechanism to Prevent Pollution and Extinction of River in Bangladesh

Abstract

This article discusses and analyzes the introducing of legal mechanism to prevent pollution and extinction of river in Bangladesh. It focuses the law and regulation regarding pollution and extinction in Bangladesh and others countries in the world. The principle of protecting hydro atmosphere includes the fundamental requirement for removing all kinds of occupation and pollution. Gross development of the country’s economy and transportation system is possible through the restoration of river. It is one of the ways to eradicate illegal settlements to restore river. Without ensuring pure water, human life is unimaginable. Therefore, it is vital to keep water free from pollution. In Bangladesh there are some Laws and regulations relating to river occupation and pollution which has not its actual applicability in the court due to different barriers. For this reason, despite Bangladesh being a riverine country but now-a-days rivers are disappearing with the passage of time. The aim of this research is to analyze the existing legal regime relating to rivers and compare the practical utility applicable laws relating water pollution and extinction between Bangladesh and many countries. I want to find out the major issues behind that and give some recommendations and opinion to resolve the problem.