PM to visit Chandpur today

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Chandpur today on a day-long tour to attend a series of programmes, including the inauguration of canal re-excavation projects, the distribution of Family Cards, and a party meeting.
According to the tour schedule released by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing on Friday, the premier will leave his residence in the capital for Chandpur by road at 8:30am.
On his way to Chandpur, Tarique Rahman, who is also the chairman of the ruling BNP, will address a street rally at Lakshmipur Bazar Ground in Barura upazila of Comilla district at 11:30am.
He is scheduled to inaugurate the Khordda Canal re-excavation project in the Waruk Bazar area of Tamta Dakshin Union in Shahrasti upazila of Chandpur at 12:30pm.
At 1:45pm, he will inaugurate the Bishwa Canal re-excavation project adjacent to Ghosh’s Hat in Kumardugi village under Shah Mahmudpur union in Chandpur Sadar upazila.
After a short break at the Chandpur Circuit House, the prime minister is scheduled to attend a Family Card distribution ceremony at Chandpur Government College ground at 3:30pm.
Later, Tarique Rahman will join an organisational meeting of the Chandpur district BNP at Chandpur Club at 5:00pm. He is expected to leave Chandpur for Dhaka by road at 6:30pm.
This will be his first visit to Chandpur since assuming office as prime minister.

Locals eager to see PM, seek EPZ and embankment
Ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Chandpur on Saturday, local residents have raised several key development demands, including the establishment of an Export Processing Zone (EPZ) and the construction of a permanent embankment.
The prime minister is scheduled to arrive in the district tomorrow to inaugurate the re-excavation of two canals and distribute “Family Card” among local people.
Ahead of the visit, Sheikh Farid Ahmed Manik, president of the district BNP and member of parliament for Chandpur-3, outlined the expectations of local residents during a press briefing held today at the Chandpur Government College campus.

The major development demands include the establishment of an EPZ on approximately 200 to 250 acres of land, which locals believe could create employment opportunities for around 150,000 people and significantly boost the economy of Chandpur and neighbouring districts.
In addition, residents have called for the construction of a 60-kilometre permanent embankment along the River Meghna, as well as the continuation of the already approved Economic Zone project aimed at strengthening regional industrial growth.
Sheikh Farid Ahmed Manik said the Economic Zone project had already received approval and that implementation work would continue, dismissing what he described as misinformation regarding its status.
According to officials concerned, the prime minister will inaugurate the Khorddo Canal re-excavation project in the Waruk area under Shahrasti upazila at noon, followed by the inauguration of the Bishwakhal Canal re-excavation project in the Ghosherhat area of Chandpur Sadar upazila at 1:45pm.
At 3:30pm, he will distribute Family Cards and address a public gathering at the Chandpur Government College field. Later, at 5:30pm, he will exchange views with BNP leaders and activists at Chandpur Club.
The briefing was attended by District Parishad Administrator and District BNP General Secretary Advocate Salim Ullah Selim, along with leaders of the Chandpur Press Club and other media representatives.

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