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I can work on the implementation of the Teesta project soon: Li Ziming

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  • 11 October, 2022 01:39:58

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News  desk: A team of three members including Chinese ambassador Li Ziming visited Teesta barrage area and irrigation project of Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat. He visited the entire area on Sunday (October 9) afternoon.

At that time, journalist ambassador Li Ziming said, Teesta is a big river, if it can be dug, the quality of life of the people in the region will change. This is my first job in Bangladesh. Although the implementation of this project is challenging, I will still do it.

He further said, we have come to check the feasibility of mining the river. After our engineers look into the matter, we will plan when the work can be started. However, I hope to be able to implement the Teesta Master Plan soon. This is not only good news for the people of this region, but also a matter of pride for the entire Bangladeshis.

Hatibandha-Patgram Constituency Member of Parliament and former minister Motahar Hossain said that the Chinese ambassador was very happy to visit Teesta Barrage. They are eager to work. I hope the implementation of the Teesta master plan is not possible without China. Because India has given 2 thousand crore rupees and China has given 8 thousand crore rupees.

Rangpur Water Development Board Northern Engineer Aminul Haque Bhuiyan, Lalmonirhat Water Development Board Executive Engineer Mizanur Rahman, Dalia Poni Development Board Executive Engineer Asfa Uddaula, Lalmonirhat Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) TM Momin, Hatibandha Upazila Nirbahi Officer Nazir Hossain were also present. , Dimla upazila executive officer Belayet Hossain.

According to research, a planned satellite city will be built on the two banks of the Teesta on the model of Suqian City in East China's Jiangsu Province. Besides, river excavation and management, erosion prevention system, modern agricultural irrigation system, fish farming project, tourism center will be established. It will provide employment to 7 to 1 million people. As a result, the northern districts of Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, Nilphamari, Gaibandha and Kurigram will be financially prosperous.

 

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