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In order to promote the upgrading of agricultural irrigation infrastructure and support local agricultural sustainable development, on September 26, 2025, BIC team accompanied by relevant leaders from the Bangladesh Corporation, specially traveled to the S region of the country. We conducted a comprehensive and detailed on-site inspection of two proposed sites for the construction of Simplified Elevated Dams, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent advancement of the project.
The S region, as an important agricultural production area in Bangladesh, has its agricultural production deeply influenced by local hydrological conditions. The construction of SEDs is of great significance for regulating regional water resources, ensuring farmland irrigation, and enhancing agricultural disaster resilience. During the inspection, our team and the B leaders visited the two candidate sites, conducting a walking survey along the proposed construction areas. Throughout the process, team members applied their professional expertise to accurately measure and analyze the local topography and landforms, meticulously recording key data such as elevation and soil texture. This information will provide crucial basis for the structural design and construction planning of the Simplified Elevated Dams.
Meanwhile, as hydrological conditions are a core consideration for Simplified Elevated Dam construction, our team focused on in-depth research of hydrological indicators around the inspection sites, including river runoff, water level fluctuation patterns, and water volume during the flood season. Through on-site observation, review of local historical hydrological data, and communication with staff from local water resources departments, we comprehensively grasped the regional hydrological characteristics to assess the impact of the SED construction on local water resource allocation and its potential effects. Additionally, transport accessibility was another important aspect of this inspection. The team visited candidate sites surrounding roads, bridges, and other transport infrastructure, analyzing the conditions for the transportation of construction materials, access of construction equipment, and future transport support for project operation and maintenance.
After completing the field survey, our team held in-depth and productive discussions with B leaders on key issues such as project financing, design optimization, and implementation scheduling. Both sides exchanged views on major challenges in the project construction and reached multiple consensuses regarding funding sharing methods, design standard alignment, and construction timeline planning, clarifying the direction for the smooth progression of the project.
During the inspection, our team also visited local villages and engaged in cordial conversations with residents. During these exchanges, the residents expressed their anticipation and support for the SED construction project. A local farmer stated, "Our area often faces flooded farmland due to excessive water during the rainy season, while we struggle with irrigation water shortages in the dry season. If Simplified Elevated Dams can be built, our crop yields will be more secure, and our lives can improve." The positive feedback from the residents not only highlighted the necessity and importance of the project but also added confidence and motivation for our team to move forward with the project.
Following a comprehensive field assessment and integrated analysis, our team concluded that the two proposed sites inspected possess favorable conditions in terms of topography, hydrology, and transport for the construction of Simplified Elevated Dams, indicating high project feasibility. In the next steps, we will maintain close collaboration with BC to steadily advance the preliminary preparations for the project.
