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Rivers in Bangladesh are getting a new protection: they're now considered legal persons,giving them rights to be protected from pollution. This is a big deal for Bangladesh, which struggles with river pollution that harms its marine environment. The country is also part of an international treaty (UNCLOS) that aims to protect oceans from pollution. This article explores how giving rivers these new rights can help Bangladesh protect its marine environment and comply with international law.
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This page is a summary of: Intersection of the Legal Personhood of Rivers and the Law of the Sea in the Context of Bangladesh, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ocean Law and Policy, March 2026, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/24519391-bja10098.
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