Hatirjheel Dying

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The beauty of Hatirjheel, the only navigable lake in the capital city, Dhaka, is fading away. The lake’s water quality has worsened thanks to the lack of purification measures. Sewerage and all types of waste have changed the color of lake’s water. Locals and passersby are worst sufferers due to the foul-smelling water. The part of the lake in Moghbazar area is captured on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
The beauty of Hatirjheel, the only navigable lake in the capital city, Dhaka, is fading away. The lake’s water quality has worsened thanks to the lack of purification measures. Sewerage and all types of waste have changed the color of lake’s water. Locals and passersby are worst sufferers due to the foul-smelling water. The part of the lake in Moghbazar area is captured on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
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Foul-smelling algae form a layer on water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
Foul-smelling algae form a layer on water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
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Locals and passersby are worst sufferers of the foul-smelling water. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
Locals and passersby are worst sufferers of the foul-smelling water. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
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Waste changes colour of the water. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
Waste changes colour of the water. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
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Algae change colour of the lake`s water. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
Algae change colour of the lake`s water. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
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Workers clean up algae from the water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
Workers clean up algae from the water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
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Workers clean up algae from the water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
Workers clean up algae from the water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
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Workers clean up algae from the water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
Workers clean up algae from the water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
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Foul-smelling algae form a layer on water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
Foul-smelling algae form a layer on water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
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A view of the lake. Foul-smelling algae form a layer on water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar
A view of the lake. Foul-smelling algae form a layer on water of the lake. This photo taken on 28 November. Photo: Dipu Malakar