Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud stated that the involvement of local government and elected representatives is essential for the effective distribution of financial assistance under social safety programs. He noted that currently, about half of the social security allocations are distributed based on political considerations, which undermines efficiency. “Smaller projects under BDT 50 crore will receive immediate approval, but no large-scale projects will be initiated except for the Matarbari project,” he said. He also mentioned that a six-lane highway project connecting Faridpur, Barisal, and Kuakata has been approved under a mid-sized project plan, designed to minimize damage to homes and trees. Speaking about Barisal, he said it could have become the ‘Venice of the East’ if proper attention had been paid to its canals. He added that new gas exploration initiatives are also underway, including work in Bhola.
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বরিশালে পরিকল্পনা উপদেষ্টা ওয়াহিদউদ্দিন মাহমুদ বলেছেন, সামাজিক নিরাপত্তায় আর্থিক সহায়তা প্রদানের জন্য স্থানীয় সরকার এবং গণপ্রতিনিধিত্ব বা জনপ্রতিনিধির বিকল্প নেই। একই সঙ্গে স্থানীয় উন্নয়ন স্থানীয়দের সঙ্গে পরামর্শ যদি না করা হয়, তাহলে এর সুফল পাওয়া যায় না। এক্ষেত্রেও সুফল জনগণের কাছে পৌঁছে দিতে জনপ্রতিনিধির বিকল্প নেই।
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