Extensive preparations are nearing completion in Rajshahi ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's scheduled visit to the city tomorrow (20 October).
The Prime Minister will attend a public meeting at the historic Madrasa Field and exchange pleasantries with the devotees belonging to 'Sanatan Dharma (religion)' on the occasion of 'Sharadiya Durga Puja'.
According to the itinerary released from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Tarique Rahman will travel to Saidpur Airport from Tejgaon Airport by a military aircraft.
From there, he will visit the Dharmasabha (Radha Govinda Temple) in Rangpur. After that, the Prime Minister will arrive at Hazrat Shah Makhdum (RA) Airport in Rajshahi from Saidpur Airport.
After visiting the Rajshahi Dharmasabha Temple at 1:30PM, he will stay for a while at the Rajshahi Circuit House. Then at 3:00PM, he will deliver a speech at a public rally at the historic Madrasa Field.
After the public rally, the Prime Minister will travel to Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong from Hazrat Shah Makhdum (RA) Airport in Rajshahi.
In the evening, after visiting the J M Sen Hall Puja Mandap in Rahmatganj, Chittagong, he will return to Dhaka by air at night.
Ahead of the Prime Minister's visit, a festive atmosphere prevails among the leaders and activists of the BNP and its affiliated organizations.
Besides, the people of Rajshahi are eagerly waiting to have a glimpse to the Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman.
Meanwhile, the city is getting a colourful makeover, with roads dividing receiving fresh coats of paint, workers busy cleaning streets and public spaces. Old structures are being refurbished and road repairs and beautification works are underway at various locations.
The important city of the northern region is being decked out in a new look ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to Rajshahi.
In this massive effort to enhance the beauty of the city is mixed the emotion, love and expectations of the people of Rajshahi.
Extensive preparations are underway across the city on the occasion of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to Rajshahi.
On the ground, this morning (19 October) in the Biman Chattar area of the city, painters were seen colouring various structures with brush strokes.
Paint pots in hand, an urgency to finish the work on their faces. Along with them, cleaning workers are also busy making the city cleaner and more eye-catching.
Painter Aminul Islam said, "After a long time, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will come to Rajshahi. To welcome him, we are colouring the city with brush strokes, putting our heart into it. It feels good to be able to do this work. We want the Prime Minister to come and see our beautiful and clean city."
On the occasion of the Prime Minister's arrival, the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has intensified its cleanliness and beautification activities.
Various initiatives have been taken to paint the islands of road dividers, carry out necessary road repairs, enhance the beauty of various structures, and improve the overall environment.
Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu said, "This is the first visit of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Rajshahi as Prime Minister. This is a matter of great joy, emotion and pride for us.
There has been great enthusiasm among the people of Rajshahi to welcome him. We hope that this visit will remain an important chapter in the history of Rajshahi."
He further said, 'On the occasion of the Prime Minister's arrival, preparations are being made to organize the largest gathering in history in Rajshahi.'
Extensive action plans have been adopted through coordination among all concerned to make the gathering a grand success.
On behalf of Rajshahi City Corporation, the beautification and cleaning work of the city has also been intensified. "We want to reflect the love and expectations of the people of Rajshahi by welcoming the Prime Minister with a huge gathering and a warm reception."
Administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation Mahfuzur Rahman Riton said the arrival of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Rajshahi is a matter of great emotion and feeling for us.
The people of Rajshahi are eagerly waiting to have a glimpse of him.
Necessary preparations are being made to complete the Prime Minister's visit successfully and smoothly, he said.
He further said the cleanliness and beautification activities of the city have been intensified while work is underway to paint the islands of road dividers, carry out necessary road repairs and improve the environment.