Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated several major development projects during his visit to Sylhet on Saturday, May 2, 2026, despite heavy rainfall. He laid the foundation stone for the Surma Riverbank Development Project, worth about Tk 4,635 crore, aimed at improving flood protection and urban beautification. He also inaugurated the ‘Notun Kuri Sports’ initiative at the district stadium and later addressed a civic gathering at the Sylhet City Corporation auditorium.

During the event, the prime minister announced plans to double-track the Dhaka–Sylhet railway line and expedite the expansion of the Dhaka–Sylhet highway after resolving land acquisition issues. He pledged to reopen closed factories, attract foreign investment, and activate the Sylhet IT Park. Rahman also launched the re-excavation of the historic Basiya River after 49 years, a project expected to benefit thousands of farmers.

He further revealed a plan to recruit 100,000 health workers, 80 percent of whom will be women, to raise health awareness nationwide. The prime minister emphasized environmental protection, water management, and the government’s commitment to fulfilling electoral promises through ongoing development efforts.