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Govt resolved to save rivers

Says home boss

UNB, Dhaka

Sun Jul 7, 2019 12:00 AM Last update on: Sun Jul 7, 2019 12:37 AM

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal inaugurates the works of boundary pillars and walkways to protect the river bank in Kamrangirchar area of Dhaka on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Photo: PID

The government is determined to protect the rivers from encroachment, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said yesterday.

He was speaking at a rally in Kamrangirchar while launching 12 master plans to save the rivers surrounding the capital, including Buriganga, Turag, Balu and Shitalakkhya.

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These master plans cover about a 52km stretch from Narayanganj’s Fatullah to Gabtoli.

The plans include installing 40km embankment, 100 RCC stairs, 105 railings, 19 RCS jetties, 38 spots, 10,820 boundary pillars, 36 signboards, six pontoons, three eco-parks and two tourism parks.

The Home boss said the master plans were aimed at freeing the rivers.

“The banks of Buriganga will be turned into tourist spots that will attract even the foreigners,” he said.

BIWTA Chairman Commodore M Mahbub Ul Islam presided over the inaugural ceremony.