Locals demand revival of Baromasia River  | Others

Shafiqul Islam BebuKURIGRAM, Oct 03, 2025 (BSS)- Baromasia River, once known for its mighty brook round the year, has now turned into a crop field lacking flow of water. The fisheries department has leased out some parts of the river for pisciculture, categorizing it as a closed water body or beel. However, once upon a time it was known as a Baromasia river for its all season flow. Once boats used to sail and riverbank erosion was common. Thousands of people used to live across its banks. Fishing was common among locals. There were many stations and ghats for waterway travelers for their landing and crossing. Locals said lack of dredging merged the river with the plain land. Climate change...