03/17/2025
FT Online | Published: 2019-06-16 22:17:14
Deputy Minister for Water Resources AKM Enamul Haque Shamim today said the government has taken measures to prevent river erosion and water logging across the country.
He was talking to journalists while visiting various proposed projects in
Matlab Uttar upazila of the district, a press release said today.
The minister said about 65 disaster-prone regions has been identified in
the country ahead of the upcoming monsoon season.
A total of 22 erosion-hit areas have been visited so far, he said, adding
the number of concerned officials have been increased in those areas which
are prone to river erosion.
Lawmaker Nurul Amin Ruhul and senior officials of the Water Development
Board were present during the visit.
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