Jamalpur: Water Development Board (WDB) began geo bag dumping to prevent the severe erosion in the river Jamuna in Islampur Upazila of the district this afternoon. Former Cabinet Secretary and BNP Chairperson's Adviser ASM Abdul Halim formally inaugurated the dumping work at Kasari Doba village in Sapdhari union in the Upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, WDB has initiated the 210-meter long dumping activity at Kasari Doba area in Sapdhari union of the upazila at a cost of Tk 2.10 crore. Speaking at the inauguration meeting, ASM Abdul Halim, who is also the Chairman of House Building Finance Corporation, criticized the immediate past government, accusing it of embezzling funds under the guise of river erosion protection. He highlighted the lack of effective measures to protect against river erosion, which has left many families homeless.
Several notable figures, including WDB Executive Engineer Nakibuzzaman Khan, BNP leaders Nabi Newaz Khan Lohani Bipul, Joynal Abedin Sarkar, and Dhaka University Teacher Dr. Saber Ahmed Chowdhury Taposh, also addressed the gathering.
Later, ASM Abdul Halim distributed relief materials to 500 families affected by a recent storm in Shildaha, Sindurtali, Barul, and Munniar Char villages in the Upazila.