Bodies to identify canal boundaries and submit reports within three months

The Local Government Division has established two committees to identify and demarcate the boundaries of all canals under the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). This initiative aims to accelerate canal recovery and restoration efforts, directly addressing Dhaka's persistent waterlogging problems.

The decision was made during an emergency meeting chaired by Mir Shahe Alam, state minister for local government, rural development, and cooperatives. The meeting emphasized the necessity of a coordinated approach to define canal boundaries and reclaim encroached waterways.

A 12-member committee, led by the DNCC chief engineer, has been formed for the DNCC area. Its members include various DNCC officials, representatives from the Dhaka district administration, and consultants. Additionally, representatives from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Dhaka WASA, Rajuk, the Bangladesh Water Development Board, and the Roads and Highways Department are included.

Similarly, an 11-member committee has been constituted for the DSCC area, with the DSCC chief engineer as convener. This committee comprises DSCC officials, Dhaka district administration representatives, and consultants, along with members from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Dhaka WASA, and the Bangladesh Water Development Board. Both committees are directed to complete the demarcation of canals within their jurisdictions and submit detailed reports to the Local Government Division within three months.