Pirojpur:State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmed Sohel Manzur emphasized the government's commitment to creating a developed, self-reliant, and technology-driven nation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister expressed confidence that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh would become a prosperous, self-reliant country and a "role model of development" globally. These remarks were made during a ceremony where he laid the foundation stone for a new six-storey building at the Pirojpur Polytechnic Institute.
Throughout the day, the state minister was engaged in various activities in his constituency, including visits to Nesarabad and Pirojpur Sadar. In the morning, he toured the Pirojpur District Shilpakala Academy to review its operations and infrastructure. He also assessed the construction progress of the Napitkhali Bridge in Nesarabad, instructing engineers to maintain high standards and meet project deadlines.
Further, he evaluated ongoing development projects in Nesarabad upazila and reviewed potential sites for new initiatives. At 230 pm, he inaugurated the Upazila Administration Rest House, Snigdhaayan. Subsequently, at the Sworupkathi Government Pilot Secondary School ground, he attended the final match of the Arafat Rahman Koko Memorial Football Tournament 2026, serving as the chief guest and presenting awards to the winners.
The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Md Golam Rabbani, Superintendent of Police Muhammad Talebur Rahman, and Pirojpur Public Works Department Executive Engineer Md Shahidul Islam, among other officials.