Case Number: Writ Petition No. 3503 of 2009

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Date of filing: 2009/06/03

Petitioners

1.Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh (HRPB);

2.Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA)

Respondents

Secretary, Ministry of Planning
Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forest
Secretary, Ministry of Land
Secretary, Ministry of Finance
Secretary, Ministry of LGRD
Secretary, Ministry of Shipping
Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources
Secretary, Ministry of Communication
Chairman, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA)
Director general, Land Records and Survey Directorates
Director General, Department of Environment
Deputy Commissioner, Dhaka
Deputy Commissioner, Narayanganj
Deputy Commissioner, Gazipur
Police Commissioner, Dhaka Metropolitan Police

Facts

Dhaka is surrounded by 4 rivers- Buringanga, Turag, Balu and Shitalakkha, which have contributed significantly to the economic development and maintenance of the ecological balance of greater Dhaka. They have all reduced drastically due to illegal encroachment, earth filling and temporary and permanent structural interventions.

Rule/Order/Judgment

Date: 25/06/2009

Details

The High Court directed the respondents to survey the rivers’ area, and declare these 4 rivers as Ecological Critical Area, put up boundary pillars, build walkway and plant trees. The Court also directed the respondents to evacuate all structures, originate a ‘জাতীয়নদীরক্ষাকমিশন’.

Justices

Mr. Justice A. B. M. KhairulHoque
Mr. Justice Md. Momtaz Uddin Ahmed

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Area of law

Environment,
Accountability and Institutional Reform

Keywords

‘Four River’ case

Relevant statute

Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act, 1995 (amended 2000 and 2002);

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