Permanent embankment to be built on Jamuna River in Tangail: Anne

TANGAIL, May 22 (BSS): Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anne has said a permanent embankment will be constructed on the Jamuna River in Tangail from the next fiscal year to curb river erosion and protect affected people in the area.
The minister made the announcement on Friday while addressing a views-exchange meeting with erosion-hit residents on the ground of Mintu Memorial High School near the riverbank.
"To fulfil the long-cherished demand of local people and safeguard public interest, construction of a permanent embankment in Tangail to prevent erosion by the Jamuna River will begin from the next fiscal year," he said.
Earlier in the day, the minister visited several erosion-affected areas in Charpauli of Kakua union under Tangail Sadar upazila.
In his speech, Anne noted that river erosion by the Jamuna causes immense suffering to people every year. He said the government has undertaken a long-term plan to address the issue permanently.
He added that an initiative has been taken to build a permanent embankment at an estimated cost of around Tk 500 million to protect erosion-prone areas along the river in Tangail.
"The construction of the embankment will safeguard thousands of people from erosion and contribute to the economic development of the region," he said.