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River erosion in Bangladesh has consumed land equivalent to five Dhaka cities

A report says erosion along the Jamuna, Padma and Ganges rivers consumed an area equivalent to five Dhaka cities over the past 50 years.

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Long-term riverbank erosion can displace communities, destroy farmland and intensify population pressure in Bangladesh.

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  1. Jamuna Padma Ganges River Erosion in Bangladesh | Rivers devoured five Dhaka cities over 50 years ↗thedailystar.net · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC

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