Five days after the inauguration of the Ulashi canal re-excavation work in Jessore, the series canal re-excavation work has been inaugurated in Haibatpur Union of Sadar Upazila. Through this, it is expected to reduce waterlogging in the area and increase agricultural production.
On Saturday (May 2) morning, Minister of State for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit officially inaugurated the re-digging of the canal with a spade. Later he planted trees on the banks of the canal.
At the end of the inauguration, the state minister said that canal re-digging was an election promise of BNP. After the formation of the government, under the direction of Prime Minister Tariq Rahman, the work of re-excavating nearly 20,000 kilometers of canals has started across the country. This project of Haibatpur Union is being implemented in its continuation.
He further said that at least 17 villages will be saved from inundation by re-digging the canal. At the same time crop production will increase and local economy will be strengthened.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Rafiqul Hasan, District BNP President Advocate Syed Saberul Haque Sabu and General Secretary Delwar Hossain Khokon were present at the event.Note, this canal re-digging work is being implemented under the employment program for the very poor in the financial year 2025-26. Under the supervision of the Directorate of Disaster Management and the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, the project will re-excavate about 3 kilometers of canals. The cost has been estimated at 77 lakh 19 thousand 233 taka and workers have been appointed on the basis of daily wages.
