A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and the Bangladesh Army’s 24 Engineer Construction Brigade to address the longstanding waterlogging issue in the Bhobdaha region of Jashore and Khulna.
The signing ceremony took place at the BWDB headquarters in the capital’s Panthapath on Monday.
On behalf of BWDB, the MoU was signed by B.M. Abdul Momin, superintending engineer of the Jashore Water Development Circle, Khulna, and Project Director. Representing the Bangladesh Army, Lt. Col. Mamun Ur Rashid, project Director of the 24 Engineer Construction Brigade, signed the agreement.
Under the project, a total of 81.5 kilometres of five rivers will be re-excavated. These include 35 kilometres of the Harihar River, 20 kilometres of the Hari-Teligati River, 18.5 kilometres of the Upper Bhadra River, 7 kilometres of the Teka River, and 1 kilometre of the Shree River. The estimated cost of the project is TK 13,998.19 lakh.
In accordance with government directives, the Bangladesh Army will implement the project through the “Delegated Procurement” method.
In addition to dredging, the project will enhance the drainage system, ensure proper management of excavated soil for the construction of local roads, and promote environmentally friendly practices such as turfing and tree plantation.
