The High Court (HC) has formed a committee to protect natural environment, biodiversity, mother carp fishes and dolphins in Halda river in Chattogram.
The High Court bench of Justice Obaidul Hassan on Tuesday formed the 14-member committee headed by Chattogram deputy commissioner after holding further hearing virtually on a plea filed by Supreme Court lawyer Abdul Qaiyum Liton.
The court in its order said the lawmakers of the Halda riverbank areas will act as advisors of the committee, which will work as per their advices, reports BSS.
The court also went through a report filed by Chattogram divisional office, Chattogram deputy commissioner, and Raozan upazila nirbahi officer regarding their actions taken to stop poaching on Halda river dolphins.
Earlier on May 12, the High Court had asked director general of Department of Environment, director of its Chattogram divisional office, Chattogram deputy commissioner, and Raozan upazila nirbahi officer to ensure none can poach on anymore in Halda river dolphins.