Rajshahi:Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher, MP, laid the foundation stone for pillars bearing road numbers in Ward No. 1 at Kasiadanga in the city today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, after the inauguration, Minister Taher addressed questions from journalists about government actions concerning a recent incident involving a building owner threatening the Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) Chairman. He emphasized that the Prime Minister's sole directive is to ensure transparency and accountability in administration. Taher warned that any violations of building construction laws would result in legal consequences.
The RDA Chairman highlighted the initiative to install numbered pillars on all roads in every ward of Rajshahi, modeled after developed cities. This project aims to enhance city infrastructure and will be completed across the city soon.
Following the ceremony, Minister Taher inaugurated the Prantik Residential Area near the Kasiadanga railway crossing, where he planted a mango sapling and released fish fry into a pond. He also inaugurated a connecting road and flyover from RUET to Rajshahi Bypass Road, planted trees, and visited various development projects under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works in Rajshahi city.
The event was attended by RDA Chairman Abul Kalam Azad Sweet, government and private officials, local leaders, activists, and media personnel.