Dhaka canals will be recovered gradually
Says Khokon
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday said they will gradually recover all canals of Dhaka from encroachers.
He said this at the inauguration ceremony of 12-storey Chankharpool Market and Nazimuddin road development work, said a press release.
Dhaka District Administration (DDA), DSCC and Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) will jointly carry out the drive, said the mayor.
As part of the drive, DDA conducted a canal recovery drive yesterday at Kamrangirchar, he said.
The mayor also instructed the departments concerned of DSCC to start cleaning the sewerage line from Bokshi Bazar to Dhakeshwari Mandir from today.
Dhaka city has been suffering from many problems including flooding and waterlogging due to the encroachment of canals.
Canals are being encroached upon in various methods that include unauthorised land filling, construction of buildings, expansion of slums, and dumping of waste.