Rangpur: State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad announced today that the government is set to implement the Teesta Master Plan shortly, with the necessary processes currently underway. “The Prime Minister pledged the project before the election. So, people should remain patient. The Teesta Master Plan will be implemented,” Azad assured reporters after inaugurating the regional phase of “Notun Kuri Sports-2026” at Shaheed Abu Sayeed Stadium.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister highlighted that the Ministry of Water Resources is currently managing three key issues: the renewal of the Farakka Treaty, the implementation of the Padma Barrage Project, and the Teesta Master Plan. The Economic Council has approved the allocation for the Padma Barrage Project, while technical reviews, examinations, and verifications for these significant projects are ongoing.
Azad further mentioned that the Farakka Treaty is due to expire on December 11, and the government is actively engaged in discussions for its renewal. The event was presided over by Rangpur Divisional Commissioner Shahidul Islam.
The ceremony was attended by notable figures such as Rangpur City Corporation Administrator Advocate Mahfuz Un Nabi Chowdhury Don, Rangpur Range DIG Aminul Islam, Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Mabud, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ruhul Amin, and Rangpur Zila Parishad Administrator Saiful Islam, who were present as special guests.