Mohammad Azaz

Mohammad Azaz is chairman of the River and Delta Research Centre (RDRC).

Granting rivers legal status can redefine our relationship with nature

When a river becomes a legal subject, it can challenge harmful development, pollution, and degradation—forcing humans to respect its interests.

6d ago

Urban farmers' contribution must be recognised to restore Dhaka's wetlands

Greening practices by slum dwellers receive no formal recognition from urban authorities.

1m ago

The politics and pollution of our rivers

Because the control of water and natural resources is no longer in the hands of the people, their use is eventually meant to benefit a particular class.

2y ago
March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

Granting rivers legal status can redefine our relationship with nature

When a river becomes a legal subject, it can challenge harmful development, pollution, and degradation—forcing humans to respect its interests.

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

Urban farmers' contribution must be recognised to restore Dhaka's wetlands

Greening practices by slum dwellers receive no formal recognition from urban authorities.

March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

The politics and pollution of our rivers

Because the control of water and natural resources is no longer in the hands of the people, their use is eventually meant to benefit a particular class.