Bangladesh, Oct. 16 -- The government is taking strict measures to restore the Barnoi River, which flows through Rajshahi and Natore districts, by freeing it from encroachment and pollution State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad said on Thursday.

A special task force has been formed to prevent renewed encroachment, filling and pollution after dredging, State Minister for Water Resources said after inspecting the project site near Nowhata Bridge in Paba upazila of Rajshahi on Thursday.

The task force will inspect the project area every 15 days and submit reports, while monthly reports on the overall condition of rivers and canals will be sent to the Prime Minister, he added.

He said the Barnoi River had long been affect...