City Desk :
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Md. Tazul Islam has stated that the port city of Chattogram always plays a significant role in the development of Bangladesh.
Referring to Chattogram as the economic capital of the country, he mentioned that its contribution to the economic development of the country is undeniable.
Therefore, Chattogram City Corporation holds utmost importance in achieving the average targets set by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the advanced Bangladesh by 2041, reports UNB.
Speaking at the third anniversary celebration of the sixth elected council of Chattogram City Corporation on Saturday, Md. Tazul emphasised the need for the local government to empower not only the administration but also to create opportunities for income growth for the people of specific areas.
He stated that every city corporation, municipality, and district council should focus on creating job opportunities for the people in their respective areas. When people’s income increases and they easily access civic services, they will be motivated to contribute to revenue, he added.
The minister noted that adequate funds have been allocated for Chattogram City Corporation, and the success of these funds depends on the sincere efforts of all levels of the corporation to ensure that the benefits reach the people correctly.
He also mentioned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s vision to make Chattogram an organized and pollution-free city.
