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A development conference titled “What kind of South-West region we want” was held at Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Friday, focusing on the future planning and development of the country’s South-West region. The programme was organised in the afternoon at the Birshrestha Hamidur Rahman Auditorium by Greater Kushtia Officers’ Welfare Forum.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was chaired by the president of the forum and senior secretary (PRL) Dr. K. M. Kabirul Islam, while Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister of the Government of Bangladesh Md Asaduzzaman, MP, attended as the chief guest. IU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah was present as the guest of honour, and members of parliament from Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Meherpur, and Chuadanga districts, along with teachers, officials, and students, also attended the programme.
Addressing the event, the law minister emphasized that the development of
Jhenaidah and Kushtia would contribute to the overall progress of the country. He announced that initiatives would be taken to implement railway connectivity in the region and considerations were underway regarding the economic and industrial impacts of constructing a second Padma Bridge in light of the Middle East situation. Additionally, solar power-based projects would be introduced in unused lands across the districts to meet electricity demand and support an agricultural transformation in the region. “Visible progress in these initiatives will be seen in Jhenaidah, Kushtia, Chuadanga, and Meherpur within the next six months,” he added.
The minister further highlighted the importance of unity, stating that political differences may exist ideologically, but collaboration is essential when it comes to the development of the region. “We want to move away from blame politics and work together for the welfare of the people of this region,” he said. The dialogue also covered various measures t
o improve the living standards of people in the greater Kushtia region and ensure sustainable economic growth, with participants expressing that such dialogues are vital for bridging coordination between policymakers and local communities.
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