Minister assures to solve drinking water, road and housing problems in BTCL residential areas
Technology Minister extends greetings on BTCL's public Durga Puja in Karail
- Telecom Minister Faqir Mahtab Anam speaks at BTCL Sharadiya Durga Puja event
- Minister conveys Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's greetings and distributes relief clothing
- Pledges development solutions for roads, housing, and drinking water at Karail
Reaffirming the administration's core values, Minister for Posts, Telecommunications & Information Technology and Science & Technology Faqir Mahtab Anam emphasized that ensuring equal rights and dignity for every citizen, regardless of religion or caste, remains the cornerstone of government policy.
He made these remarks as the chief guest on Sunday evening (October 18, 2026) during a 'Sharadiya Greetings' program organized by the BTCL Sarbajanin Puja Celebration Council at the BTCL Residential Area in Karail, Banani, Dhaka.
Extending festive greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the Minister noted that the Prime Minister stands firmly beside the Hindu community and remains dedicated to supporting their overall welfare and development.
In response to demands raised by local organizers, the Minister assured that infrastructure challenges within the residential area—including road repairs, clean drinking water access, and housing facility improvements—would be prioritized. He stated that discussions with relevant departments will commence shortly to address these municipal issues while calling for community cooperation to accelerate localized development.
Concluding his address, the Minister wished health, peace, and prosperity to the attendees and requested prayers for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his family. Following the discussion, sarees provided by the Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund were distributed among local Hindu community members.
Chaired by British Chandra Karmakar, President of the BTCL Sarbajanin Puja Celebration Council, the event featured Md. Aslam Hossain, Managing Director of Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), as the special guest. The session was moderated by the council's General Secretary, Shyamal Chowdhury.
Senior officials, staff, and family members from BTCL and its subsidiary technology bodies, alongside local community leaders, attended the gathering.
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