Chattogram: The government has appointed Bangladesh Navy's newly promoted Captain Ikhtiar Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury as the chief waste management officer of the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), as stated in an official announcement.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the public administration issued a gazette notification regarding Captain Chowdhury's appointment. His role in the municipal authority of the port city will be on a deputation under the local government ministry. The position is significant as it involves overseeing waste management operations in Chattogram, which is a critical aspect of urban management in the bustling port city.
Captain Chowdhury's new responsibility follows his recent promotion from commander, a rank equivalent to a lieutenant colonel, to captain, a rank equivalent to a colonel in the army. This appointment highlights the government's strategy to leverage military expertise in improving municipal services in key urban areas.