Clean-up drive on Kutubkhali Canal

Published: 21 Jan 2019 17:01 BdST Updated: 21 Jan 2019 17:01 BdST

The Dhaka South City Corporation has launched an initiative to clean the Kutubkhali canal and remove any illegal construction from the area. Dhaka South City Mayor Mohammad Sayeed Khokon launched the programme on Monday. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

  • An excavator is used to remove refuse from the Kutubkhali Canal on Monday. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

  • An excavator is used to remove refuse from the Kutubkhali Canal on Monday. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

  • The Dhaka South City Corporation is working to clean and restore the Kutubkhali Canal. The work is undertaken by the Bangladesh army. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

  • An effort is underway to clean garbage from the Kutubkhali Canal and restore the water flow. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

  • Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sayeed Khokon launches an initiative to clean up the Kutubkhali Canal on Monday. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

  • An excavator is used to remove refuse from the Kutubkhali Canal on Monday. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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