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BSS-22
JS-BODY-RIVER-EROSION
JS body for checking riverbank erosion in Shariatpur
DHAKA, Aug 29, 2018 (BSS) – The Parliamentary Standing Committee on
Public Undertaking today recommended to take necessary steps for stopping
riverbank erosion in Shariatpur district.
The recommendation came at a meeting of the committee with its Chairman
Shawkat Ali in the chair, an official release said.
Members of the committee — Md Abdul Wadud and Abdur Rauf — attended
the meeting.
At the meeting, the committee discussed the overall activities of
Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and the current situation of
riverbank erosion.
All rivers of Shariatpur district witnessed riverbank erosion. Around
15-kilometer area in Naria and Jajira upazila of Shariatpur district were
devoured by the Padma river while the Meghna river eroded 10-kilometer area
in Gosaihat upazila.
Signboards inscribing all necessary information were set up at the
riverbank erosion sites for ensuring transparency and accountability of BWDB.
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