Rajshahi:Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton has announced plans to rid the Rajshahi metropolis of illegal encroachments. The initiative aims to free footpaths from encroachments while gradually rehabilitating small traders and hawkers.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mahfuzur Rahman Riton emphasized that the footpaths in several areas, including Bhadra, Mohila College Road, and in front of the Medical College, have already been cleared. However, areas such as Laxmipur, Zero Point, Sonadighi Mor, Railgate, and Ganakpara continue to face encroachments.
Riton made these remarks during an inspection of various city corporation markets at Saheb Bazar in Rajshahi. The visit was part of efforts to identify suitable locations for relocating traders and hawkers displaced by the footpath clearance drive. During this inspection, he visited Saheb Bazar Kacha Bazar, Machpatti, Mangshopatti, the city corporation's slaughterhouse, and several unused shops on the second floor of the market.
He further discussed with officials the best strategies for finding appropriate spots for the traders and hawkers. Riton reiterated the commitment to reshaping the Rajshahi metropolis, stating that the government, under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, prioritizes action over words. He expressed his dedication to this philosophy by working towards a renewed city landscape.
The inspection was attended by RCC Secretary Sohel Rana, Superintending Engineer Khairul Baker, Chief Revenue Officer Abu Saleh Nur-e-Saeed, and Executive Engineers Mahmudur Rahman Emon and Nilufar Yasmin, among other officials.