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Barishal braces for Prime Minister's visit amid high hopes for development projects

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Barishal division on July 13, marking his first visit since assuming office.
  • Preparations are underway, including coordination meetings and beautification efforts, to ensure a smooth visit.
  • Residents and local BNP leaders have high expectations for the visit, hoping for progress on key development projects like a new highway, EPZ, and bridge.

Barishal division is abuzz with anticipation for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit on July 13, his first since taking office. Extensive preparations are being made by the local administration, law enforcement, and BNP leaders and activists to ensure the visit proceeds without a hitch.

A coordination meeting was held by the divisional administration to oversee preparations, with the Information and Broadcasting Minister also engaging with officials and local party leaders. Decisions were made to guarantee the success of the prime minister's itinerary, which includes participating in tree plantation programs in Gournadi and Barishal city.

The prime minister's schedule also features a midday break at the circuit house followed by a party meeting at the Barishal District Shilpakala Academy before his return to Dhaka. The visit has generated significant expectations among the residents of the southern region.

BNP leaders and activists, along with the people of Barishal, are eagerly awaiting his [prime minister’s] arrival. There is no need for us to place demands before him, as he is already well aware of the region's needs.

— Advocate Bilkis Akter Jahan ShirinBarishal City Corporation Administrator expresses the local community's anticipation for the Prime Minister's visit.

Many locals are hopeful that Prime Minister Rahman will announce progress on long-standing development projects. These include the proposed six-lane Dhaka-Barishal highway, the establishment of an export processing zone (EPZ), the construction of the Bhola-Barishal bridge, and the introduction of piped natural gas.

Local BNP leaders have expressed confidence that the prime minister is well aware of the region's needs and that the visit will serve as an opportunity to outline a development roadmap for the entire southern area. Beautification work is actively underway in Barishal city to prepare for the high-profile visit.

We are ready to welcome the prime minister. People are viewing this visit not only as a political programme but also as an opportunity to outline a development roadmap for the entire southern region.

— Ziauddin SikderBarishal city BNP Member Secretary comments on the significance of the Prime Minister's visit.
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Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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