Chattogram:State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs, Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, emphasized the importance of prioritizing development projects that focus on roads and infrastructure to benefit the broader population.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister advocated for the creation of a prioritized list of essential projects, which should be developed in collaboration with local political leaders and residents. He highlighted that local communities and their leaders have the best understanding of the specific challenges their areas face.
The remarks were made during a consultative meeting at the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Rest House, which discussed infrastructure development and future planning for Ward-1 and 2. Attendees included CCC Administrator Dr. Shahadat Hossain and various local political figures.
As the chief guest, the State Minister stated the goal of maximizing development benefits for the populace. He instructed local leaders to engage with the public to identify and list roads and projects requiring urgent attention. These lists, once compiled, will be sent to the CCC to coordinate necessary actions.
The minister also stressed the need for enhanced street lighting and encouraged the inclusion of residents' feedback in project planning and implementation. Additionally, he underscored the importance of transparency by sharing information about completed projects with the public.
CCC Administrator Dr. Shahadat Hossain reiterated the corporation's commitment to achieving balanced development across all city wards. He mentioned ongoing efforts to address long-neglected infrastructure, focusing on road and drain improvements in areas with significant transportation challenges.
The meeting was also attended by Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the CCC, Captain Shamim Mohammad Khan, Chief Conservancy Officer, and Chief Engineer Anisur Rahman.