August 24, 2025, Chattogram, Bangladesh: The lifeline of the country, the Karnaphuli River, is severely polluted. Every day, plastic and polythene from households and markets in the city are being dumped into the river. A young girl is seen collecting recyclable materials from the waste. This pollution poses a serious threat to public health and biodiversity. (Credit Image: © Mohammed Shajahan/ZUMA Press Wire) . #zumapress #photojournalism #bangladesh #garbage mohammedshajahan2108