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BAGERHAT, April 24, 2026 (BSS) - The long-standing illegal dam has been removed from Gudara Canal in Shat Gombuj Union of Bagerhat Sadar Upazila today.

Locals alleged that for a long time, a class of unscrupulous people had been occupying the canal and cultivating fish through the dam. 

Like in the previous time, even after the change of government, there were attempts to occupy the canal again. This obstructed the normal water flow of the canal and severely affected agriculture. 

Meanwhile, although excavation work for about two and a half kilometers of Gudara Canal had started, some influential people tried to obstruct the removal of the dam. This created anger among the locals. 

Later, in view of the demands of the locals and with the cooperation of Sheikh Majurul Haque Rahad, Member of Parliament for Bagerhat-2 constituency, the dam was removed. 

Locals have expressed hope that the removal of the dam will restore normal water flow in the canal and farmers will be able to produce crops again with ease. There is relief and joy among the locals over this incident.