Cumilla: Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher today announced that a proposal has been made to establish a metropolitan police unit in Cumilla, taking into account the area's size, population, and pressing needs. "The matter has been discussed with the home minister and efforts are underway to move the process forward," he conveyed to journalists following a view-exchange meeting at the Deputy Commissioner's Office here.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting addressed several significant issues, including law and order, the control of corruption and drugs, the promotion of good governance, and the enhancement of transparency and accountability. Social safety-net programs and development activities were also key topics of discussion among district administration officials, heads of various government offices, and other relevant stakeholders.
The gathering witnessed the presence of notable figures such as Jatiya Sangsad Whip ABM Ashraf Uddin, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the House and Cumilla-11 MP Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, and Cumilla-4 MP Hasnat Abdullah. Local MPs, along with concerned administrative and police officers, also participated in the discussions, highlighting the collective effort to address the region's challenges and future development.