Chattogram: Planning Adviser Wahid Uddin Mahmud stated today that their sole objective is to hold a free and fair national election. "We are implementing necessary reforms to ensure direct participation of the people and conducting elections acceptable both locally and internationally. That's why we are unable to take any large scale mega projects," he said.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mahmud mentioned that they are approving projects that can be swiftly implemented and are focusing on initiating crucial projects for the country. He made these remarks during a view-sharing meeting at the local circuit house with government service providers, development plan implementing agencies, and administrative officials of Chattogram division.
The meeting was presided over by Additional Divisional Commissioner (Development) Sharmin Jahan, with City Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain and other senior officials from various service-providing departments in attendance. Officials from organizations such as the City Corporation, CDA, WASA, Water Development Board, LGED, Roads and Highways Department, Public Works Department, and Power Development Board presented the progress of their ongoing projects.
The adviser also highlighted issues such as water logging, sewage system crises, canal and drain blockades, cleanliness, hill cutting, landslides, and unplanned urbanization. Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain spoke about his coordination with the service organizations to address these challenges.