PM in Cox's Bazar to inaugurate canal re-excavation, launch tree plantation drive
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is also expected to visit the grave of Md Wasim Akram, one of the martyrs of the July Uprising, in Pekua and meet members of his family.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Cox's Bazar this morning (13 June) on a daylong visit, accompanied by his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, to attend a series of development and environmental programmes.
Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman said Tarique reached Cox's Bazar International Airport at around 9:50am on a commercial flight.
After a formal reception at the airport, the prime minister left directly by road for Pmkhali union to attend a programme marking the re-excavation of the Patali Canal.
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He is also scheduled to address a public gathering there following the inauguration of the canal re-excavation work.
According to the programme schedule, Tarique will later visit the Dulahazara Safari Park and formally launch the nationwide programme to plant 25 crore trees by planting saplings in the Malumghat Reserved Forest.
He is also expected to visit the grave of Md Wasim Akram, a martyr of the July Uprising in Pekua, and meet members of his family.
The prime minister will then lay the foundation stones of the newly created Pekua municipality and Matamuhuri upazila.
In the afternoon, he will attend a public rally organised by the district BNP in front of the Chakaria municipal bus terminal.
Later, he is scheduled to inspect Marine Drive and Cox's Bazar sea beach before joining an interaction with distinguished citizens at a hotel in the evening.
He will return to Dhaka by air after completing the programmes.
This is Tarique's first visit to Cox's Bazar since assuming office as prime minister following the BNP's victory in the 13th parliamentary election.
