BOGURA, March 26 (V7N) –  State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development, and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam today urged officials to exercise restraint and avoid wasting government resources through overenthusiastic activities.  

“Avoiding overenthusiasm would save costs, ensure the work is done beautifully, and maintain the proper involvement of the relevant departments,” he said during a visit to the Shakpala C&B Park in Bogura town.  

He noted that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has proven his attachment to Bogura by holding discussions in London about the park while keeping the land and people of Bogura in his heart.  

The minister explained that the park was originally under the jurisdiction of the Roads and Highways Department (RHD). Although the District Administration had earlier requested the RHD to develop the park, funding constraints prevented progress. Following discussions with the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, responsibility for the park has now been returned to the RHD, with official documents handed over today.  

He added that while the municipality had carried out some work at the park, legal complications arose as they had not obtained a ‘No Objection Certificate (NOC)’ from the RHD. He acknowledged that the municipality’s work was done in the public interest, but said their involvement ends today.  

The Bogura C&B Park is a 7.04-acre triangular site located 3.6 kilometers from the city’s central Satmatha point, between Phultala and Shakpala in front of the Nutrams Institute. Constructed between 2004 and 2005 under the initiative of Tarique Rahman, the park features a pond, walking paths, benches, and umbrellas. Local residents have alleged prolonged neglect during the Awami League administration.  

After inspecting the Shakpala C&B Park, the State Minister departed for Mahasthangarh to identify land for a regional office of the National University. His schedule also included a visit to the Aliar Hat sluice gate in Shibganj, where he was slated to distribute grant checks to local mosques and temples.  

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