Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday (August 3) distributed newly-constructed flats among 300 slum dwellers in bid to ensure better life for them.

The allocation papers of the new flats in 14-storey three buildings in the capital's Mirpur were given on rental basis.

The Premier joined the flat distribution ceremony virtually at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre from her official residence Ganabhaban.

On behalf of the Prime Minister, state minister for housing and public works Sharif Ahmed handed over the allotment paper to the allotted slum dwellers.

National Housing Authority implemented the project at Mirpur 11 by its own financing. This is the first phase of relocating slum residents to better housing.

The flats have all the facilities of a modern urban residence like lift, generator, solar power, wide walkways, power substations, open spaces and beautification through illumination.

The daily rent for every 672-sqf flat, having a drawing room, one kitchen and separate bathrooms, has been fixed at Taka 150, while the monthly rent stands at Taka 4,500.

BSDT: 1512 HRS, AUG 3, 2021
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