In Rangpur’s Gangachhara upazila, work has begun on the Teesta irrigation canal renovation and expansion project in Alambiditar Union, leaving more than a hundred families fearing the loss of their homes. The project, costing Tk 1,452 crore, is being implemented based on a survey conducted about 35 years ago, causing widespread concern and anger among residents.
According to the report, the project’s second phase began in 2022, but its original feasibility study dates back decades. Over time, the Teesta irrigation project’s effectiveness has declined sharply, with irrigation coverage falling far short of targets. Residents in Brahmottorpur village said they have received eviction notices as canal expansion work proceeds on both sides of their settlement. Local representatives and activists argue that the project is outdated and risks creating a humanitarian crisis if evictions occur without rehabilitation.
Officials from the Water Development Board maintain that the land was legally acquired in the 1980s–90s and compensation was paid, though local authorities acknowledge complaints that some residents were unaware or uncompensated. The project remains controversial as locals question whether it will truly benefit the region under current water conditions.
উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, গঙ্গাচড়া (রংপুর) প্রকাশ : ১৯ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১২: ৩১ রংপুরের গঙ্গাচড়া উপজেলার আলমবিদিতর ইউনিয়নে তিস্তা সেচ খাল সংস্কার ও সম্প্রসারণ প্রকল্পের কাজ শুরু হওয়ায় শতাধিক পরিবার ভিটেমাটি হারানোর শঙ্কায় দিন কাটাচ্ছে। প্রায় ৩৫ বছর আগের সমীক্ষার
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