Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated a Surma riverfront development project at Chandni Ghat in Sylhet, featuring beautification works and flood‑protection infrastructure.
He laid the foundation stone of the project around 11am.
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Prime Minister’s Adviser Humaiun Kobir and Sylhet City Corporation Administrator Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury were present at the event.
The prime minister’s wife, Zubaida Rahman, also attended the programme.
After the inauguration, officials briefed the prime minister on different aspects of the project.
Earlier in the day, Tarique arrived at Osmani International Airport at 10:05am on a domestic flight with his wife. He went straight to the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R), where he offered fateha and recited Darood Sharif.
He is also scheduled to address a civic reception there.
Tarique will also inaugurate re‑excavation work of the Baisa River in Kashipur union under Sylhet Sadar upazila.
In the afternoon, he will launch the “Notun Kuri Sports 2026” programme at Sylhet District Stadium, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports to identify emerging talent.
He is also expected to attend a meeting at the Shilpakala Academy before returning to Dhaka in the evening.
