Sheikh Hasina also recommended the construction of elevated roads in the Hor area instead of normal roads, suggesting avoiding cultivable and agricultural land as much as possible in implementing development projects.
He directed the commerce ministry to complete distribution of essential commodities at subsidized rates among some one crore family card holders under the second phase before the holy Eid-ul-Fitr.
In response to a question, Mannan said that he would continue efforts to increase the capacity of Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence.
But, the Banga Bazar fire incident has shown that there is a need to create more awareness among the people, he said.
The Planning Minister further said that the day’s ECNEC meeting approved a total of 11 projects with an estimated cost of Taka 42.52 billion.
“Of the total project cost, Tk 36.45 billion will come from the Bangladesh government’s share, while the remaining Tk 6.07 billion will come as project assistance,” he said.
