The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to undertake short and long term housing projects in the capital to address the accommodation problem of the low income group.

The directives came at a meeting held at the Chief Adviser's Office with Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed in the chair. The Chief Adviser himself took the initiative of this meeting to reduce the housing problems of the marginal income group people in Dhaka City.

"The multistoried housing projects should be implemented in such a way so that the limited income group can own the apartments gradually," he added.

LGRD and Cooperatives Adviser M Anwarul Iqbal and Housing and Public Works Adviser Maj. Gen. (retd) Ghulam Quader attended the meeting.

Cabinet Secretary Ali Imam Majumder, Secretary to the Chief Adviser's Office Kazi M Aminul Islam and Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Syed Fahim Munaim were present.

The Chief Adviser was apprised that the National Housing Authority (NHA) could construct six-storied building on its own land in the capital as part of the programme.

Fakhruddin asked the authorities to go for a model project at first which can be replicated later following its success.

The Chief Adviser asked them to take cognizance of the recommendations given earlier by committees concerned regarding urban housing.

Housing and public works secretary, RAJUK chairman and NHA chairman were present in the meeting.