The Council of Advisers convened on Thursday at the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) in Tejgaon to discuss the ongoing flood and waterlogging crisis in Feni and Noakhali, triggered by recent heavy rainfall.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the meeting, where advisers from the relevant ministries shared their updates, insights and actions taken to address the crisis.
Key issues discussed included the urgent need to finalize the design of Musapur Regulator and Bamni Closure by Ministry of Water Resources.
The Council also stressed the importance of approving a permanent dam construction project in Feni and accelerating efforts to open up canals and improve drainage systems in Noakhali.
The Council was informed that repair works on damaged embankments, riverbank protection initiatives and water control infrastructure are currently underway in both districts, supported by funding from the World Bank. These efforts are part of broader disaster mitigation plans.
Additionally, the Council held a comprehensive review of the measures implemented so far by Ministry of Relief and Rehabilitation and the local administration to manage the flood and waterlogging impacts on affected communities.
