Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The Prime Minister will formally launch excavation of 53 canals across the country by initiating the excavation work of a canal at Kaharole upazila in Dinajpur district. Prime Minister's Press Secretary Saleh Shibly today told BSS that the premier will visit Dinajpur district tomorrow to inaugurate the nationwide canal excavation and re-excavation programme. The government has taken the canal re-excavation programme as per the BNP's election promise. Arrangements will be made to use the canal water scientifically, so that agricultural production increases and the economic condition of the local people improves, he added.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 15, 2026 09:11 UTC