Rajshahi:Local residents have expressed happiness following the completion of renovation work on the road from Hetemkha Boro Mosque to Barnali in Rajshahi city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the completion of the work fulfills a promise made by Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton to improve the road. The RCC administrator inspected the road surfacing work and its overall condition this noon and enquired about the quality of the development work.
During the inspection, Mahfuzur Rahman Riton gave necessary instructions to the engineers concerned and contractors to complete the finishing work properly and ensure the quality of the road surfacing. RCC Chief Executive Officer Rezaul Karim, Superintending Engineer Khairul Baker, Executive Engineers Mahmudur Rahman Emon and Nilufar Yasmin, among others, were present during the inspection.
On 26 April, the RCC administrator had previously inspected the road stretching from Hetemkha Boro Mosque to Barnali, instructing the engineers and contractors to complete the stalled development work within a short time to ease public suffering. Local residents and people from various walks of life have expressed satisfaction with the completion of the road development work.
Md Faisal Ahmed commented on the situation, stating, "Work on the road had been stalled for a long time. We had to suffer greatly while travelling because of its poor condition. After RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton took charge, he took the initiative to complete the work quickly. We are very happy that the work has been completed. We sincerely thank him."
Rickshaw puller Azizul Islam shared his relief, saying, "The road had been in poor condition for a long time and was unsuitable for rickshaws. It was very difficult to travel with passengers, and the rickshaws were also getting damaged. Now that the work has been completed, we are relieved. We will be able to travel easily with passengers."
Local resident Md Rahim added, "As the work on an important road had remained unfinished for a long time, local people had to suffer. After taking charge, RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton gave the matter priority and took initiatives to complete the work quickly."