Mirpur:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the footpaths in Mirpur that have been cleared of encroachments and engaged with pedestrians to evaluate the impact of removing street hawkers on pedestrian movement.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during his visit, the Prime Minister observed the condition of the cleared footpaths and emphasized the importance of ensuring unhindered pedestrian movement. PM's Assistant Press Secretary KM Nazmul Haque mentioned that the Prime Minister inquired from pedestrians about their experiences and whether walking had become easier after the hawkers' removal.
The Prime Minister highlighted the necessity of maintaining footpaths free from encroachment to facilitate comfortable pedestrian movement and alleviate public inconvenience. He urged the relevant authorities to take necessary actions to keep the city's footpaths accessible, maintain order on roads and footpaths, and remove any obstacles affecting public mobility.
The State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives, Mir Shahe Alam, Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator, Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton, and Prime Minister's Press Secretary, AAM Saleh Shibly, were also present during the visit.