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MANIKGANJ, May 3, 2026 (BSS) - Lawmaker for Manikganj-1 constituency SA Jinnah Kabir today inaugurated a canal re-excavation programme at Shibalaya upazila.

At the inaugural ceremony, the lawmaker highlighted its role in job creation for poor women and improving agricultural productivity.

MP Jinnah said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman initiated canal excavation and re-excavation across the country, beginning with the Kashadaha canal in Manikganj. 

He added that the present government has continued similar nationwide initiatives to boost irrigation and reduce waterlogging.

He said the 4.5-kilometre-long Amdala canal will be re-excavated under the EGPD project for the 2025-26 financial year. Under the scheme, each participating poor woman worker will receive Tk 500 per day for 40 days, providing temporary income support to unemployed women in the area.

Local beneficiaries expressed satisfaction over the employment opportunity, while farmers of the region expect improved irrigation facilities and reduced waterlogging once the canal work is completed.

The programme was presided over by Shibalaya Upazila Nirbahi Officer Monisha Rani Karmaker. Among others, Project Implementation Officer Tahmina Akter, Ulail Union Parishad Chairman Mohammad Anisur Rahman and District Jubo Dal Convenor Mostaque Ahmed Dipu were present at the event.