Madaripur: Re-excavation work of two canals, totaling five and a half kilometers in length, began today in the Dasara and Kalkini upazilas of the district. Member of Parliament for the Madaripur-3 constituency, Anisur Rahman Talukder Khokon, inaugurated the re-excavation work.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was attended by several key officials including Dasara Upazila Executive Officer Jakia Sultana, Upazila Project Implementation Officer Md. Hafizur Rahman, Kalkini Upazila Executive Officer Saif-Ul Arefeen, Project Implementation Officer Md. Sohel Rana, Kalkini Upazila BNP President Fazlul Haque Bepari, and proposed President of Dasara Upazila BNP Alauddin Talukder.
Relevant officials reported that these canals are being re-excavated with funding from the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief. In Dasara upazila, approximately two and a half kilometers of canal will be re-excavated, stretching from Khalil’s house in the South Bhautli area to Pathuriapara. Meanwhile, in Kalkini upazila, approximately three kilometers of canal will be re-excavated in the Madhyachar area.
Anisur Rahman Talukder Khokon stated that the re-excavation has begun as part of the 31-point development agenda announced by the Prime Minister before the national election. He noted that the initiative will make significant contributions to the overall development of the country.