Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD) Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has directed authorities to implement effective and long-term measures to address waterlogging challenges in Dhaka.
The directive came on Monday during a review meeting at the Local Government Division conference room in the Secretariat, which evaluated the progress of ongoing development projects by Dhaka South City Corporation and Dhaka North City Corporation.
During the meeting, discussions centered on the various aspects of ongoing development activities, the enhancement of civic services, and infrastructural improvements in the capital. Significant emphasis was placed on ensuring the mitigation of waterlogging, the supply of pure water, and the provision of modern sewerage systems.
Addressing the officials, Fakhrul said that effective steps must be taken for a permanent solution to the waterlogging problem to transform Dhaka into a liveable and modern city. He further instructed all concerned to work in a coordinated manner to ensure safe and pure water supplies for city dwellers, alongside the establishment of advanced sewerage facilities.
Minister also stressed that ongoing development projects must be implemented within their stipulated timeframes while maintaining high quality, ensuring that the benefits reach the citizens promptly.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Local Government Division, Md Shahidul Hasan, the Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation, Md Abdus Salam, as well as project directors of various ongoing projects and senior officials of the Ministry.
