Cox's Bazar:State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahammad Sohel Monzoor emphasized the need for developing Cox's Bazar into a planned, modern, environment-friendly, and liveable city. This was highlighted during a views-exchange meeting with the chairman and officials of the Cox's Bazar Development Authority (CoxDA).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting involved detailed discussions on the overall development of Cox's Bazar, focusing on the formulation and implementation of integrated spatial planning and the progress of ongoing development projects.
The meeting emphasized long-term development plans that consider the geographical characteristics, natural environment, and tourism potential of Cox's Bazar. Various aspects of urban management such as planned land use, infrastructure development, conservation of natural beauty and the environment, and sustainable development of tourism-dependent areas were discussed. Additionally, the need to strengthen coordination among relevant departments was underscored.
Following the meeting, State Minister Monzoor inspected various projects under the CoxDA, inquiring about their implementation activities and progress. He was briefed by the officials on different aspects of the initiatives. In a symbolic gesture, Monzoor planted saplings at a project site, highlighting the importance of maintaining environmental balance, expanding green cover, and ensuring environment-friendly development.
The event was attended by Cox's Bazar Development Authority Chairman Engineer Mohammad Jashim Uddin, Member (Engineering) Lieutenant Colonel Abu Nayeem Md Talat, Deputy Town Planner Md Tanvir Hasan Rezaul, and Secretary (Deputy Secretary) Shanzida Begum, along with other officials from CoxDA, the Cox's Bazar office of the Public Works Department, and the Cox's Bazar office of the National Housing Authority.