Jamaat Ameer lauds PM's canal excavation move

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has welcomed the canal excavation initiative taken by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, reports UNB.

In a Facebook post from his verified account on Monday, he said Bangladesh was once widely known as a riverine country where rivers played a vital role in transportation, trade and agriculture.

He mentioned that rivers previously ensured smooth navigation, helped transport goods and supported farming activities.

Besides, rich fish resources, preservation of soil fertility and proper water flow during the rainy season helped prevent frequent floods and related sufferings.

However, he said since independence, the combined impact of the Farakka Barrage and the filling of major rivers, canals and beels has severely affected the country's water systems.