Government pledges to make Bangladesh livable instead of pursuing unrealistic development goals
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The Bangladeshi government will prioritize making the nation livable and sustainable rather than pursuing unrealistic developmental goals, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mashiur Rahman Humayun stated Saturday. Speaking during an inspection of waste management operations along the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar, the minister distanced the current administration from past political rhetoric that promised to transform Bangladesh into nations like Singapore or Canada.
Instead of focusing on grandiose comparisons, the government intends to concentrate on practical environmental improvements to ensure a breathable and healthy atmosphere for citizens. Minister Humayun emphasized that the administration is committed to taking all necessary steps within its capacity to reclaim public spaces from waste mismanagement.
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The initiative to clean the highway corridor follows a direct directive from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who noticed the persistent accumulation of trash while traveling to an army exercise in Singair earlier this week. The area, located between Aminbazar and Hemayetpur, had previously fallen into a jurisdictional void, as it did not clearly fall under the mandate of either the Dhaka North City Corporation or the Savar Municipality, leaving the site neglected and prone to illegal dumping.
To address the issue, local and district administrations have launched a collaborative effort to clear 1.8 kilometers of roadside waste. Plans include installing physical barriers and planting neem saplings to deter future dumping. District authorities confirmed that the area will be reclaimed with a 15-foot layer of sand and secure fencing to stabilize the site.
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While the government works to restore the landscape, the State Minister urged residents of nearby unions—including Tetuljhora and Aminbazar—to utilize the official landfill facilities currently under construction by the Savar Municipality. Officials from the Dhaka district administration, including the Deputy Commissioner and local sub-district executive officers, were present to oversee the implementation of the cleanup, signaling a shift toward more disciplined environmental governance in the region.
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