Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the unhygienic conditions at the Azimpur government residential quarters in the capital, giving the authorities concerned two weeks to clean up the entire area and ensure a liveable environment.
The prime minister issued the directive during a surprise visit to the government residential quarters for officials and employees in Azimpur on Saturday.
During the visit, he inspected the residential area, walkways and the overall environment. Noticing the lack of cleanliness, he asked the authorities concerned about the reasons behind the situation.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the maintenance and cleaning arrangements, Tarique Rahman directed the authorities to take prompt and effective measures to improve conditions.
He instructed them to ensure a visible improvement in the overall cleanliness of the residential quarters within the next two weeks.
During the visit, residents brought various complaints to the prime minister's attention regarding the unhygienic surroundings and the law and order situation in the area. They urged him to take effective measures to improve the residential environment and ensure security.
The prime minister listened to their complaints and instructed the authorities concerned to take the necessary steps to resolve the problems.
At one point during the visit, he also exchanged greetings with children living in the residential quarters.
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam and Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam were present during the visit.