Feni:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate the rehabilitation of the Muhuri-Kohua Flood Control, Drainage and Irrigation Project (Phase I) in Parshuram upazila on October 1. This event marks a significant step toward enhanced flood control and irrigation in the region.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the project, with an estimated cost of Tk 1,542.16 crore, was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on June 16. It involves re-excavating rivers and water bodies, rehabilitating flood-control embankments, protecting riverbanks, and renovating irrigation infrastructure.
State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad visited Feni to oversee preparations for the prime minister's visit. The prime minister will inaugurate the project at Ghata Ghar area on the bank of the Muhuri River in Parshuram and later address a public rally.
The prime minister will also visit Fulgazi, where he will participate in several programs, including a tree-planting event at Khaleda Zia Women's College. Additionally, he will inaugurate solar panels at government offices and attend a program at Fulgazi Government Pilot High School. This program will involve activities concerning Family Cards, allowances for religious officials, Farmer Cards, and assistance for poor students and distressed people.
Security will be tight, with more than 2,000 police personnel and various law enforcement agencies involved in the arrangements. The venues will be divided into red, yellow, and white zones, each with specific security protocols. Special security cards will be issued for entry into the red and yellow zones.
Preparations for the visit are nearly complete, including setting up the public meeting venue, constructing a temporary helipad, and ensuring sanitation facilities. The Roads and Highways Department is also repairing key sections of the Feni-Parshuram main road to facilitate smooth travel.
Local residents are hopeful for further government measures to address regional issues such as flooding, river erosion, and the need for educational institutions and employment opportunities in the district.