PM orders restoration of rivers, canals in capital, adjoining areas

PM orders restoration of rivers, canals in capital, adjoining areas

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today directed the authorities concerned to take measures to restore all canals in the capital city Dhaka and its adjoining areas as well as Buriganga, Shitalakshya, Turag and Balu rivers as soon as possible.
The Premier issued this directive at a meeting on the presentation of the survey report and the policy decision for the adoption of the related project in light of the master plan designed to prevent pollution and protect the navigability of the rivers around Dhaka at the cabinet room of her office (PMO).
Prime Minister Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed the reporters after the meeting.