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GAIBANDHA, April 26 (BSS) - The re-excavation work of the Gandar canal under Sarbananda Union of Sundarganj Upazila in the district began on Saturday amid much festivity for the locals. 

Local lawmaker Mazedur Rahman formally inaugurated the work as the chief guest and UNO Effat Jahan Tuli was present there as the special guest. 

Speaking on the occasion, Local lawmaker Mazedur Rahman, in his speeches, said that for lack of excavation work, the canal lost its navigability and biodiversity and it was filled with earth, creating concern among the locals. 

Through the re-excavation, the canal would regain its navigability and biodiversity and help the locals boost production of agri crops on a larger scale, he added. 

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation will implement the excavation work of the canal from Nazrul Pre-cadet Academy to Sarbananda Guchchha gram, said an official of BADC. 

Under the work, a total of 30,000 cubic feet of earth would be removed from the canal, he added.

The local people are happy and have expressed their gratitude to the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for starting the re-excavation work of the canal after a long period.

A large number of local people, guests, including journalists were present on the occasion.