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must be solved. We want to move towards a permanent solution. Actions will be taken in consultation with the victims,” she said.

The adviser said measures will be taken to ensure food and health security for those affected by the crisis in the region.

Later, she visited Sundali, Kapalia Switchgate, and Bhabadah Switchgate.

In the afternoon, Rizwana met with the members of Bhabadah Water Drainage Struggle Committee and local activists.

Talking to The Daily Star, Iqbal Kabir, chief adviser of the committee, said, “We mainly placed three demands -- renovation of the Amdanga canal, construction of a channel from Bhabadah sluice gate, and the restoration of upstream river connectivity through nature-based Tidal River Management (TRM) systems.”