BANGLADESH NEWS
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh will make no more request to any donor agencies for financing the Padma bridge project.
“We will not pursue anyone anymore for constructing the Padma bridge,” she said after inaugurating a three-day conference of the deputy commissioners at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday.
Hasina said she had received numerous phone calls in support of her decision to construct the much-talked about bridge with own fund.
“Teachers, school-going students, youths, upazila chairmen, and lot more people have promised me to help by providing financial aid according to their ability,” the PM said.
She also said her government will not tolerate corruption and extravagant spending under any circumstances.
The premier also called upon the deputy commissioners (DC) to serve the people sincerely.
"Remember, your educational expenses were met up by the income of the rural people. Your salary and other benefits are also coming from the income of rural people. So, it is your moral duty to contribute to the development of these people," said the PM.
There is no scope to adapt policy of stepping aside or going slow to the development activities, the PM said.
She also stressed the need to start the development work from the very beginning of the year.
The premier also urged them to enforce the Vested Property Return (amendment) Act 2011 properly in their respective areas.
She urged them to contribute to the augmentation of agricultural land and to take steps to convert barren land into arable one.
"It is rainy season now. Please, stand by the people during flood and river erosion whenever it occurs. People want to get you beside them at the time of such disaster. If you stand by them people feel confident to face any adverse situation," the PM told the DCs.
At the inaugural session, the premier also directed the deputy commissioners to create land management policy showing plans to build housing, educational institutions, industries and others so that the government can ensure electricity and other modern facilities there.
She said seven industrial zones will be established in seven divisions.
Hasina also asked them to take district wise development activities to discourage people rushing to the capital.
The chiefs of district administrations informed the prime minister about their demands and sought her directions to solve the crises.
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