Changing Bangladesh, people's lives our main goal: PM

Published : Wednesday, 17 June, 2026 at 5:04 PM Count : 13

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said on Wednesday that transforming Bangladesh and improving the lives of its people remain the government's foremost objectives.

“No citizen of the country will be left behind. We are working to ensure that the benefits of development reach people from all walks of life,” he said while addressing a public rally and Family Card distribution programme in Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar as the chief guest.

Despite inclement weather and continuous rainfall, more than 100,000 people from Kamalganj and Sreemangal upazilas attended the event. Crowds began gathering at the venue from the morning.

Tea garden workers, members of ethnic minority communities, women, men and youths from different professions welcomed the prime minister, turning the entire area into a sea of people.

The prime minister said various government initiatives, including social safety-net programmes, Family Card distribution, and measures focused on education, healthcare and employment, are playing an important role in improving people's living standards.

“The government is working tirelessly to ensure the welfare of ordinary people, while giving the highest priority to the development of poor and marginalised communities,” he added.

During the programme, the prime minister distributed financial assistance of Tk200,000 each for the construction of houses for tea workers' families, support for medical treatment of sick individuals, and grants for the education of persons with disabilities and underprivileged children.

The beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the government for the assistance.

The event was chaired by Social Welfare Minister Professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain. State Minister Farzana Sharmin and Moulvibazar District BNP Convener Faizul Karim Moyun also addressed the gathering.

MP for Kamalganj-Sreemangal constituency, Md Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury, said the prime minister's visit would further accelerate development and unlock new opportunities in the Sreemangal-Kamalganj region.

“This visit will also play a significant role in fulfilling the long-standing expectations of local residents,” he said.

Senior officials of the local administration, elected representatives, political leaders, representatives of social and cultural organisations, and a large number of people from different professions attended the rally.

FP/MI