Gazipur, May 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday announced that the government will implement both the Padma and Teesta barrage projects to address water shortages, protect agriculture and reduce climate-related risks.

"Today, before all of you, I want to make one thing clear - InshaAllah, this BNP government will begin work on the Padma Barrage and also on the Teesta Barrage," he said.

Tarique Rahman, also the Chairman of the ruling BNP, made the announcement while speaking at a civic gathering after laying the foundation stone of the National Institute of Disaster Management Research and Training at Sataish Chowrasta in Gazipur city.

Referring to some political parties, which he did not name, the Prime Minister said BNP ...