State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad visited flood- and erosion-affected areas in Manikganj district on Sunday, May 17, 2026. During his visit, he met local residents and observed the damage caused by river erosion, which has threatened homes, farmland, and infrastructure in the region. He announced that emergency measures, including the dumping of geo-bags and concrete blocks, would begin very soon to prevent further erosion.
The minister criticized previous administrations for failing to take effective steps to control river erosion in the area. Acting under the directive of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, he instructed officials from the Water Resources Ministry to start the geo-bag dumping immediately. He also directed the Bangladesh Water Development Board to conduct feasibility studies during the dry season to design and implement sustainable, long-term projects for erosion control.
Members of Parliament S A Jinnah Kabir from Manikganj-1 and Moinul Islam Khan from Manikganj-2 accompanied the minister during the inspection.
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