Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced that the government is giving special importance to ensuring irrigation facilities to increase agricultural production. He made the statement on Tuesday afternoon while laying the foundation stone for the 'Bangshikhal excavation from Jangail Surma River to Bolaura Jilkar Haor' project in Sylhet Sadar upazila. The minister later inaugurated the excavation work.

According to Muktadir, once the six-kilometer-long canal is completed, about six thousand hectares of farmland will come under irrigation coverage. This will enable farmers to produce additional crops, raise their income, and contribute to the country’s overall food production. The project aims to address the recurring problem of water shortages during the dry season that limits crop yields in the Sylhet region.

The minister added that the government is committed to fulfilling its electoral pledges and has already initiated several development programs within 21 days of assuming office, including the distribution of family cards in various parts of the country.