Golam Mostafa, Sirajganj: Thousands of farmers gathered at Mathurapur Bazar ground of Tarash Sadar Union on Tuesday afternoon to alleviate water logging. Their borough has sought immediate administration intervention as plantations have become uncertain.

Affected farmers Mansur Rahman, Sultan Mahmud, Sohrab Ali, Shamsul Haque, Chabed Ali, Juran Ali, Mojibar Mallick, Rezaul Karim, Zahurul Islam, Abdul Motaleb and Shahadat Hossain said that due to unplanned illegal digging of ponds everywhere, the head of Sadar Union, , Bidimagura and Boalia village areas are flooded with flood waters. Although water has receded from the surrounding agricultural lands, their lands are still submerged. They also said that it is very important for the government to take initiative to eliminate water logging. Otherwise it will not be possible to plant boro. Meanwhile, Mir Shahid, convener of Krishak Bachao Andolan, said that about 2,000 bighas of land were still under water. If local administration does not take action, continuous program will be given.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Lutfunnahar Luna said the problem was being identified by inspecting the waterlogged area.

In this regard, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mejbaul Karim said that appropriate measures will be taken soon to eliminate waterlogging in consultation with the Agriculture Officer.