Rice cultivation in the Karatoa river

In the rainy season, only after the river gets filled with water for its skin, but before the month of Chaitra, it becomes dry and dried. At present, two-thirds of the area has dried up. There is a knee of water in a little part. Due to the decreasing flow of rivers and water flow, there has been adverse effect on the economy of Shahjadpur. On one side, such fishermen are being deprived of fishing. Similarly, due to the disruption of the communication with the Upazila city, there is a huge problem in the business sector. In addition to various areas of the capital including Dhaka, large quantities of rice, jute, jaris and other essential goods were brought in the boat. There was water for twelve months in the river chest. Large waves could be seen to wear to the bottom. And in the water, the diner was often jumping through jhapuri. Sailing and Gunatana boat Harameshai meet. Esab Sonatuni, Gala, Rupabati Potjia, on the banks of the river Jamuna, and the people of Porojna Union brought contact material with the upazila city through the Karatoya river.

But due to this disturbance of the river, the interaction of people of these unions has become very difficult. In addition to losing the navigability of the river, along with river water created by the weavers, industrial waste and the toxic waste emitted in the factory are polluted. Different species of domestic fish are dying. Hundreds of people from river banks are suffering from various skin diseases due to bathing in the river.