Kishoreganj team submits memo to president

Chairman of the pourasabha M Abu Taher Mia led the delegation.

The president congratulated the newly-elected chairman and the commissioners and hoped that they would be able to make significant contribution to the welfare of the people.

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The delegation informed the president that the Kishoreganj Pourasabha, established in 1869, is one of the oldest local government bodies in the country.

They submitted a memorandum to the president, underscoring the need for upgrading Kishoreganj Sadar Hospital to a 500-bed hospital, constructing a bridge over the Narasunda River to link Sholakia Eidgha with Karimganj and renovating Kishoreganj Town Hall.

President Iajuddin gave a patient hearing to them and called for local initiatives along with the government efforts to develop the area.

Former MP Abdul Latif Bhuiyan, President of Poura Banik Samity Harun-ar Rashid, Vice-President of the district Chamber of Commerce and Industry Quamrul Hasan, Public Prosecutor Khandakar Shajahan were also present.