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HABIGANJ, Aug 25, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad today inspected the breached embankment of the Khowai River at Kaliganj area under Habiganj Sadar Upazila here.

During the state minister’s visit to the erosion-affected area at about 11am, lawmaker from Habiganj-3 constituency and Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Alhaj G K Gaus, Member of Parliament from Habiganj-2 Dr Sakhawat Hasan Jibon, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Habiganj Dr GM Sarfaraz and Executive Engineer of the Water Development Board Saiful Haque were present.

Talking to the reporters, the state minister said that he came to the area at the directives of the Prime Minister to find out a permanent solution to the problem.

“We will take prompt measures to implement whatever project is necessary to alleviate the sufferings of the people,” he said.

As an immediate measure, the embankment would be repaired using geo-bags, he added.

The state minister said various projects have been undertaken to ensure that Habiganj town does not face flooding under any circumstances. “We hope to start work on the projects immediately after the monsoon,” he said.

Meanwhile, at least 30 villages are inundated after the Khowai River water rose and breached the embankment on Sunday morning. Around 50,000 people have already left their houses due to the water-logging caused by flooding.