Chattogram, May 2 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said that canal excavation is one of the key pillars of BNP's political ideology, evoking the memory of the party's founder and the country's former president, Ziaur Rahman.

Khasru also emphasised that excavating canals is not only about drainage but also about ensuring the natural water flow of a city.

"Canals can help build a parallel economy along their banks. Recreational spaces can be developed for locals, and walkways can be constructed for pedestrians," he said while inaugurating a canal excavation and cleaning programme undertaken by BNP through voluntary labour and its own financing.

The event was held besid...