The foundation stones of three bridges on the Rangamati-Chandraghona-Bangalkhalia-Bandarban road have been laid with the aim of improving road connectivity in Bandarban, reducing traffic congestion and ensuring safe movement.
Minister of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Ministry Rajputra Saching Pru Jerry laid the foundation stones of these bridges.
On Saturday (October 17) morning, the foundation stone for the construction of the Bagan area of Bandarban Road, Dakbanglo-Muslimpara Taxi Bridge and Muslimpara RCC Bridge was laid.
If the bridges are constructed, it is expected that the movement of the people of the concerned area and tourists will be easier and safer. Besides, these bridges will play a positive role in the daily movement of local residents, transportation of agricultural products and the expansion of trade.
According to the information of the road department, a total cost of Tk 12 crore 41 lakh has been fixed for the construction of three bridges. One of these is being constructed at a cost of 4 crore 31 lakh, another 4 crore 22 lakh and 3 crore 88 lakh.
Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Marufa Sultana Khan Hiramani, Executive Engineer of Roads and Highways Department were present at the foundation stone laying ceremony. Sakhawat Hossain, Abdul Mabud, member of Bandarban Hill District Council, road and highways department officials and local BNP leaders.
The minister said that the development of road communication system is one of the main conditions for the economic and social progress of an area. Through the construction of quality bridges, the movement of people as well as the transportation of goods and local economic activities will be more dynamic.
As part of the long-term plan, the development of road infrastructure and modernization of communication system is expected to play an important role in improving the quality of life of the local people. If the construction work of the bridges is completed in due time maintaining proper standards, it will be helpful in solving the long-standing travel problems of the people of this region.
Locals sayBy speedy implementation of the construction of these bridges, the road connectivity of Bandarban will be improved and common people will be able to enjoy the benefits.
