Illegal canal embankment demolished

The upazila administration of Chitalmari upazila of Bagerhat district have dismantled an unauthorised earthen embankment built across a key canal in the Nalua-Paranpur area.

The operation took place at around 11:00 am on Thursday and was led by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Khadija Akhter.

Local residents said the embankment had blocked the canal’s normal water flow, leading to irrigation difficulties, waterlogging, and shortages of water in nearby farmlands.

After receiving complaints from residents, the upazila administration visited the area and launched the eviction drive to clear the illegal obstruction.

Residents expressed satisfaction with the action, noting that the removal of the embankment restored water circulation and reduced long-standing water management issues.

Officials from the upazila administration stated that monitoring activities would continue to stop future encroachment on canals and other water bodies.