Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to urgently repair roads in Pirojpur district and make them suitable for smooth vehicular movement. He gave the instruction at a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Prime Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted road communication system across the country. He highlighted the necessity of addressing roads that have long been neglected and are in poor condition, urging for immediate repair and renovation programs.
The meeting reviewed the progress, challenges, and future actions regarding various ongoing development projects under the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) in Pirojpur district. Tarique Rahman stressed the importance of swift action to alleviate the difficulties faced by the people in Pirojpur and instructed the relevant departments to take prompt and effective measures.
Officials present at the meeting briefed the Prime Minister on the progress and current implementation status of LGED projects in the district. They also discussed various irregularities and allegations of corruption in the implementation of these projects during the previous Awami League government. It was reported that in some projects, local Members of Parliament and officials were involved in corrupt practices.
The Prime Minister underscored the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in advancing development activities. The meeting was attended by State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, State Minister for Public Works Ahmed Sohel Manzur (Pirojpur-2 MP), Pirojpur-1 MP Masood Sayeedi, Pirojpur-3 MP Ruhul Amin Dulal, Local Government Division Secretary Shahidul Hasan, and other officials.