Desk Report:
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among relevant government agencies to transform the capital, Dhaka, into a clean, healthy, and livable city.
He highlighted this during a meeting held on Saturday afternoon (November 14) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, Dhaka, where he reviewed the progress of cleanliness initiatives for the city.
The meeting included a detailed discussion and review of the latest progress made by the committee tasked with accelerating and enhancing the effectiveness of the capital’s cleanliness efforts, as well as an assessment of initiatives implemented to date and those currently underway.
Key priorities discussed included modernizing and improving the efficiency of waste management in the capital, maintaining the cleanliness of roads and public spaces, and ensuring a healthy environment for the city’s residents. Furthermore, the meeting underscored the importance of strengthening coordination and effective collaboration among the relevant agencies to ensure the successful execution of these cleanliness initiatives.
The meeting was attended by State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister A. B. M. Abdus Sattar, Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Saleh Shibli, and other senior government officials.
