Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Md Tajul Islam on Thursday said wholesale and retail kitchen markets will be set up in convenient locations designated by the government to lessen sufferings of the people and cut traffic congestion in the capital.
“Action will be taken against those who will set up shops occupying roads which will hampers people’s movement,” he said.
He made his remarks after visiting Gabtoli kitchen market aiming to relocate Karwan Bazar, said a press release received from the ministry.
“Karwan Bazar was established long ago and goods from this market are distributed in retail markets of the city. Traders coming from different parts of the country struggle to reach here while distribution also becomes a struggle due to traffic jam. So, we have started working on how Karwan Bazar can be shifted to a different suitable point of Dhaka,” he said.
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He said wholesale and retail kitchen markets should not set up at the same place in densely populated areas and it is better if wholesale kitchen markets can be shifted outside the city.
“The mayors and councillors will decide how many markets are needed in an area instead of establishing wholesale and retail kitchen markets everywhere. If new markets are needed it will be done identifying the suitable spots,” Tajul said.
“It’s not logical to establish a three-storied building for kitchen market but at Gabtoli it is being made to sell other products like electronics goods on the upper floors. Our main aim is to build a planned and beautiful Dhaka,” he added.
