Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed the authorities concerned to quickly repair the roads of Pirojpur district and make those suitable for vehicular movement. He issued the directives at a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat here.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting discussed the progress and problems of various development projects being implemented by the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) in Pirojpur. At the meeting, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the government is determined to maintain the country’s road communication system. Emphasizing the need for swift action, he outlined that roads in neglected and poor condition should be prioritized for renovation and repair.
The Prime Minister highlighted the urgency of taking quick initiatives to alleviate the suffering of the common people in Pirojpur. He urged the relevant departments to take immediate and effective steps to address these issues.
During the meeting, officials discussed the progress and implementation status of LGED projects in Pirojpur. They disclosed that various irregularities and corruption had transpired in the implementation of these projects during the fallen Awami League government. It was revealed that local parliamentarians and concerned officials were involved in corrupt practices in some projects.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of development projects. State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, Pirojpur-2 lawmaker and State Minister for Public Works Ahammad Sohel Monzoor, Pirojpur-1 MP Masud Sayedee, Pirojpur-3 MP Ruhul Amin Dulal, and Local Government Division Secretary Shahidul Hassan were present, among others, at the meeting.