Photo : BSSGAIBANDHA, March 18, 2026 (BSS) -State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad today said that excavating canals, rivers and water reservoirs would help restore the country’s natural biodiversity. He noted that former President Ziaur Rahman, the proclaimer of the country’s independence, had introduced nationwide canal excavation programs aimed at protecting biodiversity while also ensuring food security. Highlighting the current initiative, the minister said that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, son of Ziaur Rahman, officially launched a countrywide canal excavation campaign in Dinajpur on March 16. As part of this program, re-excavation work on the Singzani Canal has begun in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha. He made these remarks while inaugurating the re-excavation work of the Singzani Canal as the chief guest.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 18, 2026 12:55 UTC