Khulna:Khulna City Corporation (KCC) has commenced extensive eviction, cleanliness, and beautification initiatives in preparation for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to Khulna on November 5.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the city and district units of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are also actively engaging in meetings with party leaders and activists to ensure the success of the prime minister's visit. An emergency review meeting regarding the preparations was conducted at the GIZ auditorium of the Nagar Bhaban, chaired by KCC Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju.
During the meeting, Manju emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness at the city's entry points, planting trees in open areas, and removing illegal structures, as the prime minister is expected to arrive in Khulna by road. He directed officials to complete necessary road repairs, particularly on the Gallamari-Moylapota road and the Sonadanga bypass, as soon as possible.
Manju instructed officials to ensure Haji Mohsin Road remains clean and requested vendors to relocate to the area in front of the women's madrasa starting Monday. Additionally, ward officials and committee members were tasked with maintaining cleanliness along significant routes and removing illegal banners and posters. These routes include Gallamari-Moylapota, Royal Mor-Tutpara graveyard intersection-Haji Mohsin Road-Circuit House, among others.
The 'NotunKuri' competition's second edition will begin in Khulna on November 5, with Prime Minister Rahman inaugurating the event from Khulna District Stadium. The programme will launch simultaneously across 503 upazilas in the country.
BNP leaders are working diligently to ensure the success of the prime minister's visit. The Khulna city unit of the BNP held a series of joint meetings with affiliated organizations to discuss preparations. These meetings were led by Khulna City BNP President Advocate Shafiqul Alam Mona and conducted by the General Secretary Shafiqul Alam Tuhin.
In parallel, the Khulna District BNP initiated a special cleanliness campaign at Zero Point. District BNP Convener Md Moniruzzaman Montu inaugurated the campaign, emphasizing the need for a clean and well-decorated city. Montu, along with party leaders and activists, participated in cleaning activities at Zero Point and surrounding areas.