PM Tarique Rahman inspects Matarbari deep-sea port, other projects
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Matarbari in Cox's Bazar to inspect the deep-sea port and other development projects.
- He is also scheduled to visit flood-affected areas in Chattogram, hand over new homes to flood victims, and meet with religious leaders.
- The visit marks Rahman's first trip to Matarbari since taking office and includes engagements with political party members.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Matarbari, Cox's Bazar, by helicopter this morning to personally inspect the ongoing construction of the Matarbari deep-sea port and several other significant development projects in the area. His arrival at the helipad near Matarbari was at approximately 10:52 a.m.
During his visit, the prime minister is set to review the progress of the deep-sea port, a coal-fired power project, and the activities managed by the Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority. This marks Rahman's inaugural visit to Matarbari since assuming the role of Prime Minister.
Following his engagements in Matarbari, Rahman's itinerary includes a visit to flood-affected regions in Chattogram. He is scheduled to attend a rehabilitation program in Banshkhali upazila around 12:20 p.m., where new homes will be distributed to families displaced by recent floods. The prime minister will also meet with prominent religious figures, including Hefazat-e-Islam Ameer Allama Shah Muhibullah Babunagari and pay respects at the grave of the late Allama Shah Ahmad Shafi.
The prime minister's busy schedule also includes attending a flood rehabilitation program in Hathazari and an organizational meeting with BNP leaders and activists from Chattogram in the evening. He is expected to return to Dhaka by air later tonight.
The prime minister has reached Matarbari. He will inspect the activities of the deep-sea port and several other projects here.
Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.