State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat. Photo: Collected

JAMALPUR, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat today inaugurated the excavation of two canals here in the district aimed at improving irrigation and agricultural productivity.

Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony in Islampur Upazila, the state minister said that although 39 countries have increased fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Bangladesh has not raised fuel prices considering the hardships faced by farmers and ordinary people.

He said the government imports fuel but has refrained from increasing its price in order to reduce the burden on the public. 

He said the BNP government is working for the welfare of the people and the country.

During the programme, Millat inaugurated the excavation of the 12-kilometre Katakhali canal in the Gyebandha area of Islampur Upazila.

Members of Parliament Advocate Shah Md Wares Ali Mamun, Mostafizur Rahman Babul, and AE Sultan Mahmud Babu, along with Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Yusuf Ali, were present at the event.

Later, the state minister also inaugurated the excavation work of another five-kilometre canal in Madarganj Upazila.