Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to hand over the keys to newly constructed homes for 100 families left homeless by the recent devastating floods in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram.

The handover ceremony will take place on Sunday (August 9) during the Prime Minister’s visit to Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram. The announcement was confirmed by Chattogram Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Mohammad Sharif Uddin.

According to the district administration, 100 flood-affected families have been selected from Banshkhali municipality and its nine unions. The beneficiaries were chosen based on their inability to rebuild their homes after the floods.

The houses are being constructed with funding from the Local Government Division. Designed to withstand natural disasters, each home features RCC pillars, timber framing, and corrugated tin roofing and walls. Every house measures 18 feet by 12 feet, includes two rooms, and has an attached 5-by-5-foot toilet.

For families who lost everything in the floods, the government’s housing initiative has brought renewed hope. Many beneficiaries are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to receive the keys from the Prime Minister in person.

Former Banshkhali Municipality Mayor Kamrul Islam Hossaini said the project prioritised families whose homes were destroyed in the floods and who lacked the financial means to rebuild them.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Sharif Uddin said preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit were progressing smoothly and that construction of the houses was nearing completion.

Meanwhile, Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Jahidul Islam Mia visited the event venue at Baharchhara Sea Beach and inspected the under-construction houses. He reviewed preparations, including the stage, pavilion, security arrangements, seating facilities, and overall event management.

The Deputy Commissioner said all necessary arrangements were being made to ensure the programme is held in an orderly manner. He also instructed engineers and construction workers to maintain high construction standards and use quality materials to ensure the houses are durable and resilient against future natural disasters. He expressed optimism that all construction work would be completed on schedule.