Aerial view of the Jadukata River in Sunamganj, Bangladesh by Piyas Biswas / SOPA Images
The river flows through Tahirpur and Bishwambharpur upazilas and is renowned for its high-quality sand and stone, which are vital sources for the local economy in Bangladesh's northeast frontier. The river landscape reflects both natural features and labor-driven livelihoods. However, widespread and illegal extraction activities raise serious environmental concerns, threatening river ecology, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability.
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