Rivers in Dhaka, Barishal, Khuna divs may swell

The water level of the rivers in Dhaka, Barisal and Khulna divisions may increase during 24 hours from 9am on Sunday, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Center(FFWC). However, the water of all the major rivers of the country is flowing below the danger level. "Water levels of rivers in Dhaka,

PM for saving rivers to protect country

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the rivers will have to be saved to protect the country. "We have to save our rivers if we want to save Bangladesh," she said. The Premier was speaking at a meeting on the presentation of the survey report and the policy decision for the adoption

Dev projects must not damage rivers and canals: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the officials concerned to make sure that developments projects don't impede the free flow of water bodies, including rivers and canals. "We have to ensure the uninterrupted flow of rivers. Keeping that in mind, we have to carry out our projects and development activities,"