Tokyo:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced his government's commitment to making Dhaka and the rest of Bangladesh clean, pollution-free, and healthy, with the aim of transforming the capital into a city as pristine as Tokyo.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing expatriate Bangladeshis during an exchange of views organized by the Bangladesh Community at Hotel New Otani in Tokyo. He highlighted the ongoing initiatives to reduce air pollution, improve the environment, and plant trees across the country.
During the event, Tarique Rahman compared the cleanliness of Tokyo's streets to those of Dhaka, where waste accumulation poses health risks. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean environment and proper waste disposal to protect public health.
Rahman also outlined the government's reform priorities, which focus on improving the lives of marginalized and working-class people. He stressed that the benefits of these reforms in education, healthcare, and the environment should reach all segments of society, including rickshaw pullers, businesspeople, and professionals.
The Prime Minister called for the cooperation of democratic-minded individuals to implement these reforms, despite efforts to obstruct the government's initiatives. Addressing the expatriates, he urged support for the reform initiatives, which he said would benefit both local and expatriate families.
Additionally, he addressed the satire and criticism faced by Aam Janata Party Member Secretary Md Tarek Rahman on social media, urging a focus on the country's pressing issues. Rahman reiterated the government's goal to implement wide-reaching reforms that improve living standards for a broader section of society.
The event also featured discussions on various topics, including educational and skill development, business simplification, and investment opportunities. The Prime Minister's wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, along with several government officials, attended the event, where the Japan unit of BNP presented photographs to the Prime Minister and his wife.