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rivers, but research indicates over 2,000 rivers are in Bangladesh. He said 179 of the 227 rivers of Sundarbans are listed in the book, while information on rivers in Khagrachhari, Rangamati, Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban districts were not included.

Prof Anu Mohammad, the chief guest, highlighted three causes for rivers’ decline: India’s plan for uniform rivers, government’s development projects without environmental consideration, and pollution and encroachment by private industries.