Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed dissatisfaction over the unhygienic conditions at the government officers’ and employees’ residential quarters in Dhaka’s Azimpur and directed the authorities concerned to ensure a clean environment within two weeks.
He issued the directive on Saturday during a surprise visit to the Azimpur Government Officers’ and Employees’ Residential Quarters in the capital.
During the visit, he inspected the area and asked the authorities concerned to explain the situation.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the maintenance and sanitation management of the quarters, he instructed officials to take prompt and effective measures.
Residents of the quarters raised various complaints with the prime minister regarding the environment and the law and order situation in the area. They urged the government to take effective steps to improve living conditions and ensure security in the residential complex.
The prime minister listened to the complaints attentively and asked the relevant authorities to take the necessary measures to address the issues.
At one stage of the visit, Tarique exchanged greetings with children living in the quarters.
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam and Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam were present during the visit.
