Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed for the immediate repair of damaged roads in Pirojpur to ensure they are suitable for traffic use. The directive was given during a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat, where the progress, challenges, and future plans of various projects by the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) in Pirojpur were assessed.
The discussions at the meeting covered projects that have been completed as well as those currently in progress under the LGED. The Prime Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining normal and efficient road communication nationwide. He highlighted the importance of promptly repairing and renovating roads that have been neglected for an extended period and are in poor condition.
Tarique also underscored the urgency of alleviating the difficulties faced by the people of Pirojpur due to the substandard road conditions, urging the relevant authorities to take immediate and effective actions. Officials at the meeting provided an overview of the previous advancements and the status of LGED projects in the district.
Furthermore, concerns were raised at the meeting regarding alleged irregularities and corruption in the implementation of certain projects during the previous administration. It was suggested that some local lawmakers and officials might have been involved in irregular practices in these projects, as per the officials present.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in the execution of development initiatives. He emphasized the need for proper implementation of development work to ensure efficient utilization of public funds and the delivery of intended benefits to the people.
Among those in attendance at the meeting were State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam; Pirojpur-2 lawmaker and State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmad Sohel Monjur; Pirojpur-1 lawmaker Masud Sayeedi; Pirojpur-3 lawmaker Ruhul Amin Dulal; Local Government Division Secretary Shahidul Hasan; and other relevant officials.
