BSS, Laxmipur
State Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Nazrul Islam, Bir Protik said Bangladesh is moving forward towards the pursued development overcoming all darkness of disappointment.
“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has brought the country on the highway of development,” he said while addressing a rally at Matabbar Hat area under kamalnagar upazila in the district.
The state minister was on a visit to the construction of dam to prevent erosion of Meghna River.
He said Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in many sectors including food autarky and poverty alleviation.
He, however, said the present government has already listed eight upazilas, affected by river erosion, as part of the master plan of dredging and stopping river erosion.
“The government has been working relentlessly to alleviate miseries of helpless people,” he added.
Among others, Deputy Commissioner of Laxmipur M Zillur Rahman Chowdhury and Superintendent of Police ASM Mahtab Uddin were present on the occasion.