Housing fair begins in Rajshahi

A week-long housing fair, organised by Rajshahi Real Estate and Developers Association (REDA), began at Green Plaza in Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) area Saturday afternoon.

REDA is hosting the fair for the fifth consecutive time aimed at showcasing its activities before the public in general. REDA members set up 60 stalls in the fair which will remain open for visitors from 10:00am to 9pm every day until March 3.

City Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton addressed the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest with REDA President Toqfiqur Rahman Lavlu in the chair.

Chairman of Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) Dr Ziaul Haque and President of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Masudur Rahman also spoke, while REDA General Secretary Mijanur Rahman Kazi welcomed the participants.

In his remarks, Mayor Liton urged the REDA members to construct standard buildings for public safety side by side with supplementing the RCC’s efforts for building the city as planned one.

He also asked them to follow the building code during construction of the buildings properly.

He also said the city corporation has been working relentlessly to build the city as environment-friendly and habitable.

“We have been implementing a Taka 3,000 crore development project aimed at enhancing the civic amenities to a new height,” he informed.