Nilphamari Correspondent:

A high-level delegation of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh has visited the Teesta Barrage area, the country's largest irrigation project. Today, Friday, June 19, 2026, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu MP, Minister of Water Resources Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie and State Minister of Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad MP jointly participated in the inspection.
​Overall situation monitoring and guidance.

​When the Minister and State Minister reached the Teesta Barrage area this Friday afternoon, they were welcomed by senior officials of the local administration and the Water Development Board (PAUBO).

​The delegation visited the main infrastructure of the barrage, irrigation canals and erosion-prone areas along the riverbank. During this time, they observed the overall preparation and security measures of the barrage to deal with the upcoming monsoon season and floods.
"The government is committed to protecting the lives and property of the people along the Teesta and modernizing the irrigation system. This inspection is to ensure advance preparation to deal with any disaster."

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu MP assures of sustainable action plan While talking to the journalists present after the inspection, Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie said that this irrigation project is very important for the agricultural and economic security of the Teesta basin. Permanent and sustainable projects are being taken to increase the effectiveness of the barrage and prevent river erosion.

​State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad MP directed the concerned engineers to ensure proper availability of water to local farmers and to complete the renovation work of the canals quickly.

​Rest among locals Local public representatives, political leaders and senior officials of the Water Development Board were present during this high-level inspection. This joint visit by several government ministers and state ministers just before the monsoon season has brought hope to the people of Teesta banks. Local residents are hopeful that the river management and irrigation system in the area will soon be further improved.