Anee said under the first phase of this grand initiative, 1,000 kilometers of canals will be excavated within 180 days under a pilot program. During the interview, he openly discussed the government's short- and long-term plans, the challenges posed by illegal encroachment in canal excavation, and various issues related to public interest. "We have already started canal excavation work. He said after completing the pilot programme, long-term project work will begin. In response to a question about the main obstacles in implementing the excavation programme, the minister said, "This is a difficult challenge.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 28, 2026 17:05 UTC