Lalmonirhat: New Burimari Express train service will begin operating from Burimari within the next 180 days, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said on Sunday. He made the announcement while speaking to journalists after a meeting with administrative officials at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Lalmonirhat in the afternoon.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the minister stated that the government is making strides towards implementing several infrastructure projects, including the Lalmonirhat Airport, a four-lane road, an economic zone, and the Teesta master plan. These initiatives are part of the promises made to the people, and efforts will be intensified through collaboration among different ministries to ensure their timely completion.
Furthermore, Dulu announced the launch of a ‘Family Card’ programme as a pilot project in eight upazilas. This scheme aims to identify the poorest families in phases and integrate them into a card system to provide necessary facilities and benefits. Discussions with local officials also centered on potential development projects that can be executed in Lalmonirhat within the next 180 days.
Members of Parliament Hasan Rajib Pradhan and Rokon Uddin Babul were present at the meeting, underscoring the importance of these initiatives for the region’s development.