We appreciate the government’s enthusiasm towards prioritising the country’s road and transportation sector in its development agenda. A good number of projects are being implemented in full swing to take our transport sector to the height of first world countries’. Alongside the implementation of big projects like the Padma Bridge, metro rail, elevated expressway, and bullet train, it was just a need of the hour that the government attaches more importance on developing rural roads. This was more of a necessity for creating conducive environment for fostering economic growth and alleviating poverty in rural areas. Hence, the news that the government is going to improve the road and transport system in the rural areas to develop communication and transportation is really welcome.
As reported by this daily on Tuesday, The government has taken a massive initiative to develop the country’s all village roads to ensure smooth and safe transportation of people and goods. The Local Government and Engineering Department (LGED) will implement the project at an estimated cost of Tk 3516 project by December 2021. Under the project, the government will improve roads and transportation system in 482 upazilas of 64 districts.
Proper monitoring must be ensured
while implementing the projects
to curb any sort of corruption
An efficient rural road network can play the most important role in improving rural livelihoods. We hope once these projects are executed, there will be a drastic change in the rural connectivity and rural life. By enabling greater connectivity, these two projects, apart from minimizing transportation cost, will help rural people gain access to education and healthcare. Also with easier access to market and technology, improved rural roads can help boost agricultural production and foster economic growth. It is time for the authorities concerned and all relevant departments to put forth their concerted efforts to implement the projects within the stipulated timeframe. Besides, proper monitoring must be ensured while implementing the projects to curb any sort of corruption.