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Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md Shafiqul Islam Khan has announced a comprehensive plan to reclaim all 29 canals within the corporation's jurisdiction, including the Muslim Bazar Canal. This initiative directly follows a directive from the prime minister aimed at combating illegal encroachment and pollution that has plagued the city's waterways for years.

Khan emphasized the critical importance of restoring these canals, stating, "Dhaka cannot be saved unless these canals are restored." He acknowledged the challenges posed by years of waste dumping and occupation but expressed the DNCC's commitment to reclaiming the canals with public support. The administrator highlighted that the current state of clogged and occupied canals contributes significantly to the city's environmental problems.

In addition to the canal restoration project, the DNCC has launched an ambitious plan to plant 500,000 trees across the city. Khan urged residents to actively participate in this greening effort by establishing rooftop gardens. This dual approach, restoring natural water systems and increasing green cover, aims to improve Dhaka's livability and resilience against environmental challenges.

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Dhaka cannot be saved unless these canals are restored.