Land acquisition and resettlement are vital and critical issues that needs to be considered prior to project planning and implementation. With a view to enhance proficiency of the BWDB officials in addressing and assessing rights and needs of land owners hereby conducting interactions that foster trust and mutual respect, a training program was organized by CEGIS. The five-day training program titled ‘Land Acquisition and Resettlement Management’ was held from 5th to 9th January with the assistance from Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Investment Program (FRERMIP) under the BWDB. The training was attended by 15 participants from BWDB. The inaugural session took place on 5th January which was graced by Dr. Khondaker Azharul Haq, Regional Chair of Global Water Partnership-South Asia as Chief Guest. Engr. Md. Waji Ullah, Executive Director, CEGIS chaired the session. The training program included several lecture sessions on financial, socio-economical & legal aspects of Land Acquisition Planning process; implementation and budget management of Resettlement Action Planning and CEGIS’ experience & commitment in Resettlement Planning. Resource persons from renowned organizations shared their knowledge as well experience on these topics. The participants also took part in a field visit at a resettlement site of Padma Bridge at Mawa on 8th January. The ‘Certificate Distribution and Closing Ceremony’ was held on 9th January. Engr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, DG, BWDB dignified the ceremony as Chief Guest. A.K.M Shamsul Karim, Chief Engineer, South Eastern Zone (Chittagong) and Md. Rafiqul Islam Choubey, Project Director, PMO-FRERMIP, BWDB were special guests. Engr. Md. Waji Ullah, Executive Director, CEGIS chaired the ceremony. At the end of the closing session, certificates were distributed among the participants for successfully completing the training program.
