United News of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left here for Chandpur on Saturday morning on his first visit to the district as head of government. His motorcade started the journey by road from his Gulshan residence at around 8:45am, said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon. Tarique is visiting the district after 22 years, creating huge enthusiasm among party leaders and activists. Before entering Chandpur, Rumon said the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a roadside rally at Lakshmipur Bazar ground in Barura upazila of Cumilla at around 11:30am. As per his tour schedule, Tarique will inaugurate the re-excavation work of ‘Khorddo Khal’ canal at Uyaruk Bazar in Tamta South Union under Shahrasti upazila at 12:30pm. Later, at 1:45pm, he will open the re-excavation work of the ‘Bishwo Khal’ canal near Ghosher Hat in Kumarduli village under Shahmahmudpur Union of Chandpur Sadar upazila. The Prime Minister will then take a break for Zohr prayers and lunch at the district Circuit House. He will address a public rally at Chandpur Government College ground and distribute Family Cards around 3pm. Tarique, also the Chairman of ruling BNP, is also scheduled to attend an organisational views-exchange meeting with the party’s local leaders and activists at Chandpur Club at 5pm. The Additional Press Secretary said the Prime Minister is expected to leave for Dhaka by road at around 6:30pm. He last visited the district in 2004 when he served as Senior Joint Secretary General of BNP.