DHAKA, Feb 5, 2019 (BSS) – The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority
(BIWTA) conducted drives today to remove illegal structures on the banks of
the Buriganga River at Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar.
“The drive began at 10 am in Kamrangichar’s Nawabchar area… Five concrete
structures and seven tin-shed houses have been razed,” said BIWTA Joint
Director Md Arifur Rahman.
“Eviction drives will be carried out in areas under the Dhaka river port
until Feb 19,” said BIWTA Public Relations Officer Md Mobarak Hossain.
Earlier around 444 illegal structures including multi-storied buildings
were demolished.
BIWTA had identified 509 illegal structures lining the banks of the
Buriganga between Sadarghat and Gabtoli. All illegal structures would be
taken down, said Rahman.
“The illegal structures include 56 multi-storey buildings… Our first
priority is to remove these multi-storey structures,” he said, adding that
permanent measures will be taken to preserve the river banks after the lands
are reclaimed.
He said they will construct walkways along the banks of the river to mark
its boundaries and trees will be planted on the reclaimed lands to prevent
encroachment in future.