Rupnagar canal to be connected to Turag River: Atiqul
DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam. File photo UNB, Dhaka UNB, Dhaka
The Rupnagar canal, located in the city s Mirpur area, will be connected with Turag River, Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor (DNCC) Atiqul Islam said. I want to reach Turag River by boat through Rupnagar canal from the Rupnagar residential area, he told reporters during his visit to the canal today. Some 50-60 workers cleaned the 2km long canal for 15 days, which was filled with garbage, the mayor said.
In order to beautify the 60-ft wide canal and its surrounding areas, trees will be planted on its banks initially and then bicycle lanes and walkways will be developed there, he further said.