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RAJSHAHI, June 29, 2026 (BSS)- Emphasis has been placed on formulating plans 
based on mathematical modeling to ensure sustainable water management through 
the integrated use of surface water and groundwater in the Barind region. 

To this end, a meeting organised by the Institute of Water Modeling (IWM) was 
held on the draft final report of the project titled "Exploration of 
Conjunctive Use of Surface Water and Groundwater Resources through 
Mathematical Modeling for the Barind Region of Bangladesh".

The meeting was held at the conference room of the Barind Multipurpose 
Development Authority (BMDA) headquarters in Rajshahi today.
 
The chief guest at the meeting was Agriculturist Hasan Jafir Tuhin, chairman 
of the BMDA.

He stated that there is no alternative to sustainable water management to 
combat the impacts of climate change in the Barind region.
 
To protect agricultural production, food security, and environmental balance, 
dependence on groundwater must be reduced and maximum utilization of surface 
water must be ensured.
 
He said that plans formulated through scientific research, mathematical 
modeling, and modern technology will provide effective guidance for future 
water resource management. 

The meeting was presided over by Abu Sayed Kamruzzaman, executive director of 
BMDA.
 
Dr. Md. Abul Kasem, additional chief engineer of BMDA; Sohel Masud, deputy 
executive director (Operations) of the Institute of Water Modeling (IWM), 
along with superintending engineers and executive engineers from various 
circles and regions of Rajshahi and the division were also present.
 
Senior officials, engineers, experts, and relevant persons from BMDA, IWM, 
and other concerned institutions were also present at the event.
 
The draft final report of the project was presented at the meeting. 
The report highlighted the current status of water resources in the Barind 
region, the potential for integrated use of surface water and groundwater, 
future demand, and various recommendations for sustainable water management.
 
During the session, attending experts, engineers, and officials provided 
opinions and suggestions on different aspects of the report.