Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to take immediate steps to repair and upgrade roads in Pirojpur District, stressing the need to ensure smooth and uninterrupted traffic movement.
The directive came during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday, where officials reviewed the condition of road infrastructure and ongoing development activities in the district.
According to a press release from the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s road communication system.
He underscored that roads left in poor condition for extended periods must be prioritised under urgent repair and renovation programmes.
The meeting focused on the progress, challenges and future course of action related to projects being implemented by the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) in Pirojpur.
Officials briefed the Prime Minister on the current status of these projects and outlined key obstacles affecting timely completion.
Highlighting the difficulties faced by residents, Tarique Rahman instructed the relevant departments to act swiftly to reduce public suffering caused by damaged and poorly maintained roads.
He emphasised that practical and effective measures must be taken without delay.
Discussions also addressed allegations of irregularities and corruption in some LGED projects during the previous administration. Officials informed the meeting that certain projects had been affected by malpractice involving local representatives and concerned authorities at the time.
In this context, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability in all future development initiatives to ensure public funds are used effectively.
Among others, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, State Minister for Public Works Ahmed Sohel Manzur, Members of Parliament from Pirojpur constituencies, and senior government officials attended the meeting.
