DHAKA, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS) - Disaster Management and Relief Ministry has directed all deputy commissioners to submit information on two of most important canals of each upazila by March 1 as part of a nationwide initiative to boost agricultural production and ease waterlogging.

The instruction was issued today through an urgent letter sent to all deputy commissioners (DCs) for necessary action.

According to the letter, in line with the Prime Minister's electoral pledge to enhance agricultural output and address waterlogging, the government has undertaken a plan to excavate and re-excavate important public canals nationwide and plant trees along canal banks.

To support this initiative, the ministry has emphasized the need to prepare an updated database of excavatable and significant canals in each upazila. 

In this regard, Upazila Nirbahi Officers have been requested to coordinate with the Upazila Parishad Chairmen and Upazila Agriculture Officers to ensure the submission of accurate and field-based information within the stipulated deadline.