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PM likely to open 25 projects in Rajshahi tomorrow

BSS . Rajshahi
28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 | Update: 28 Jan 2023 00:52:05
PM likely to open 25 projects in Rajshahi tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate 25 projects with involvement of around Taka 1,316.97 crore during her daylong visit to Rajshahi on Sunday.

The premier is also likely to lay foundation stones of six other projects with an estimated cost of around Tk 376.28 crore. According to the official sources, the implemented projects include Mural of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has built the mural at Rajshahi city’s C&B Crossing at a cost of around Tk 5.03 crore.

The RCC has also implemented other projects namely Sheikh Russel Shishu Park, Flyover on Mohanpur Railway Crossing, four-lane road and road divider with a separate lane for slow moving vehicles from Vadra Rail Crossing to Nawdapara bus terminal, four-lane road and road divider including a separate lane for slow-moving vehicles from Bilsimla railway crossing to City Hat and road widening, development from Kalpana Cinema Hall to Talaimary crossing and carpeting road, drain and footpath construction from Rentur Kharir Arat to Dhalur More via Hi-tech Park and carpeting road construction from Court to Shahartali Club.

The largest mural of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been built adjacent to the C&B Crossing area in Rajshahi city.

The RCC has constructed the country’s largest mural at a cost of around Tk 5.02 crore as part of its Tk 2,993 crore project titled ‘Integrated Urban Infrastructure Development in Rajshahi City’.

Height of the mural is 58 feet having a 50-feet height and 40-feet wide Bangabandhu photo in the main part of the mural. Terracotta works were done on 700-feet space on both sides of the boundary wall. Gallery and landscaping were well-decorated with super granite. The mural has night vision with decorative electric bulbs.

Rajshahi city mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton said the mural inspires people to know about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib along with his life, works and laudable contribution and sacrifice to the country’s independence.

Construction work of Sheikh Russel Shishu Park is on the final stage in Rajshahi city aimed at opening up a new horizon in recreation of people, particularly the children. Initiated by the RCC, the park was established on 2.14 acres of land in Chhotobangram area with an estimated cost of around Tk 4.43 crore.

The Roads and Highway Department has constructed a highway from Puthiya to Bagmara with an involvement of around Tk 116.83 crore. Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has implemented upward extension works from the sixth floor to tenth floor of its head office at a cost of around Tk 10.21 crore.

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has built its headquarters building involving around Tk 20.08 crore. Rajshahi National Heart Foundation Hospital has been established in Lakshmipur area at a cost of around Tk 14.46 crore.

A Technical Training Center has been built at Mohanpur Upazila involving Tk 22.18 crore. Rajshahi Shishu Hospital has also been established at a cost of around Tk 22.90 crore. Rajshahi Medical College has constructed its administrative building at costs of around Tk 15 crore. A multi-storey Social Service Complex has been built in Rajshahi involving around Tk 12.78 crore.

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