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Urbanization under master-plan, says PM

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Update: 2014-07-17 06:07:00
Urbanization under master-plan, says PM Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked engineers of local government directorate to work for urbanization following the master-plan.

The premier came up with the plea during her visit to local government, rural development and co-operatives ministry on Thursday.

Presenting the aftermath of unplanned urbanization, she said the farmlands are being destroyed and environment is being hampered.

Asking for a master-plan in this regard, the ruling Awami League president, said every upazila would be developed under master-plan.

The plan will include rural environment, farmlands, industrial zone, school, college and hospital. The incumbent government has been working to provide urban facilities to the people in rural areas, she added.

The PM suggested that engineers should be more careful about building bridges and culverts. She said boats or water vessels cannot move due to lower height of bridges and culverts.

Besides, rivers have been silted due to the increased number of bridges. Goods carrying by rivers are being hampered due to silts, she added.

She also put importance on rail communications.

Sheikh Hasina also put importance on strengthening every department of the local government to provide service to the nation.

BDST: 1607 HRS, JUL 17, 2014

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