Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that no infrastructure will be constructed by destroying agricultural land. He emphasized that protecting farmland will remain a top priority even during the implementation of development projects. The minister made these remarks on Wednesday while visiting the proposed site for a university at Bhatar Mari Farm in Amtali Railghunti area of Jamalpur Union under Thakurgaon Sadar upazila.

He noted that agricultural land in the country is decreasing day by day, which is a matter of concern for the future. Development initiatives will be undertaken carefully to minimize harm to agriculture. Plans will be made to balance development and agriculture, ensuring that education and health sector projects are implemented without damaging farmland.

During the visit, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also inspected potential sites for establishing a medical college and hospital in Srikrishnapur, Jagannathpur, Gareya Sugarcane Farm, and Salandar areas of the same upazila. Local officials, political leaders, and journalists were present during the inspection.