Dhaka North administrator vows to reclaim 29 encroached canals to mitigate urban flooding
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Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan has pledged to reclaim 29 canals within the city’s jurisdiction, including the Muslim Bazar canal, to address chronic waterlogging and environmental degradation. Emphasizing that the city’s future survival depends on these waterways, Khan stated that the corporation is committed to removing all illegal encroachments, regardless of the challenges involved.
The announcement was made during the inauguration of a city-wide tree-planting campaign at Mirpur-10 Adarsha High School. Khan highlighted that years of waste dumping and illegal land grabs have severely compromised the city’s drainage capacity. He stressed that recovering these canals is essential for sustainable urban development and restoring the city’s natural environment.
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As part of a broader initiative championed by the Prime Minister, the DNCC has set a target to plant 500,000 saplings across the capital. Beyond the greenery project, the administrator urged residents to adopt rooftop gardening while remaining vigilant against dengue fever. He warned that preventing water stagnation in containers and on rooftops is critical to controlling mosquito breeding.
In addition to urban conservation, Khan addressed the deteriorating conditions at the Gabtoli bus terminal, one of the country’s most vital transport hubs. During an inspection of the facility on Monday, he expressed concern over illegal structures and the unauthorized use of the premises for long-term bus repairs and parking.
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Under current regulations, buses are prohibited from occupying the terminal for more than 24 hours, yet the facility has long operated in violation of these rules. The administrator vowed to take immediate action against the illegal occupants. Following his tour of the site, Khan announced plans to renovate passenger sheds, repair damaged roofing, improve seating facilities, and ensure the terminal’s internal roads are maintained as clean, functional spaces for travelers.
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