Massive Canal Excavation Initiative Launched to Enhance Agriculture and Water Management
A large-scale initiative has been launched to excavate and re-excavate canals, rivers, and other waterways, aiming to bolster water management and agricultural productivity. This program, part of a five-year development plan, targets the restoration of 20,000 kilometers of waterways. The initiative was officially launched in Dinajpur, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurating the program by symbolically digging soil at the Sahapara canal. The project is being implemented across 54 districts, marking one of the most ambitious rural infrastructure efforts in recent years. The Sahapara canal, which is approximately 12.2 kilometers long and connected to the Punarbhaba River, is expected to significantly improve irrigation facilities and reduce waterlogging once re-excavated. Local residents have expressed optimism, noting that the canal had long been clogged, creating challenges for farming activities. 
