Prime Minister Tarique Rahman recalled memories of his maternal grandparents’ home during his visit to Feni, where he inaugurated development projects and met with local residents on Thursday. He said he had returned to the area after many years, having previously visited in 1984 and 1991.

Tarique Rahman said, “Today, I came to my maternal grandparents’ home after many years. I believe I came here in 1984. Then I came in 1991. We have to work for the people of the country and work for our maternal grandparents’ home.”

On Thursday (October 1), the prime minister visited Feni to inaugurate several development projects and attend various programmes.

Earlier, he inaugurated the “Rehabilitation of the Muhuri-Kahua Flood Control, Drainage and Irrigation Project (Phase I)” and a river excavation programme at a cost of Tk 1,542 crore and 16 lakh to protect people in Parshuram and Fulgazi from floods. The project includes rehabilitation of embankments, re-excavation of rivers and water bodies, riverbank protection and other related works.

After inaugurating the development programme, Tarique Rahman said, “Before the election, I promised that this river would be dredged. Now we have come to implement that promise.”

Speaking about the country’s political situation, the prime minister said some political parties were trying to create disorder by exploiting unwanted incidents. He said, “Some political parties are trying to create disorder. You saw what their role was in 1971. They won elections in some constituencies in the February election and are engaged in various activities. The time has come to remain alert. They advise us. We would say, please look at yourselves.”

This was Tarique Rahman’s first visit to Feni since taking office as prime minister. He left his residence for Parshuram by bus at around 8:30am and reached the Ghatghar area of Parshuram around noon.