Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit three flood-hit upazilas in Chattogram-Hathazari, Fatikchhari, and Banshkhali-on August 9 to distribute relief among affected people and hand over newly built houses to families displaced by the floods.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this visit, confirmed by Prime Minister's Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly, will be Tarique Rahman's first official tour to Chattogram since assuming office. Local administration efforts have been focused on completing the construction of houses for flood-displaced families in these upazilas ahead of the Prime Minister's visit.
A designated helipad is being prepared for the Prime Minister's arrival. From there, he is expected to travel to West Banshkhali to address a brief public gathering, distribute relief among flood victims, and hand over 100 government-supported newly reconstructed houses to affected families.
Chattogram South BNP Convener Idris Mia mentioned that the party had already begun preparations to welcome the Prime Minister, even though the final programme was yet to be announced. "We have not yet received the final programme for the visit. We have been asked to attend a meeting at PM's Gulshan office today. However, we have already completed our organisational preparations to welcome the Prime Minister," he stated.
Chattogram Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Shorif Uddin confirmed that the district administration was also making necessary preparations for the Prime Minister's visit. "We are preparing for the visit. Once the official itinerary is finalised, we will complete the remaining arrangements accordingly," he added.