A total of 35 percent of the people dependent on Teesta river lost their ancestral profession in last two decades because of low flow of water in the river.
At least 42 percent people had to relocate their homesteads for 10 times due to riverbank erosion, losing of professions and for other reasons.
Each family dependent on Teesta has to count, on an average, Tk 25,000 loss every year.
A study by international organisation ActionAid has revealed the information on the Teesta-dependent people.
Originated in Indian state Sikkim, the Teesta river enters Bangladesh through Lalmonirhat district. Read more
Courtesy: en.prothom-alo.com