Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed dissatisfaction over the subletting of government residential quarters for public officials and employees. He also voiced concern over poor cleanliness and inadequate maintenance of the residential complex.

The prime minister made the remarks during a surprise visit to the government residential quarters for officials and employees in Azimpur, Dhaka, on Saturday (October 17).

During the visit, after learning that some residents were subletting their allotted flats, the prime minister questioned whether the practice was legal. “If it is not legal, how is this happening? I will see what I can do,” he said.

He also urged residents to take a more active role in improving the overall living environment of the residential complex.

Tarique Rahman inspected the residential area, walkways and surrounding environment. Noticing a lack of cleanliness, he asked the relevant authorities about the reasons behind the situation. Expressing dissatisfaction with the maintenance and cleaning arrangements, he instructed the authorities to take prompt and effective measures.

The prime minister directed the concerned officials to ensure visible improvements in the overall cleanliness of the residential complex within the next two weeks.

During the visit, residents raised various complaints about the unhygienic environment and law-and-order situation in the area. They urged the authorities to take effective steps to improve the residential environment and ensure security.

The prime minister listened attentively to their complaints and instructed the relevant authorities to take necessary measures to resolve the problems.

At one point during the visit, he exchanged greetings with children living in the residential complex.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam and Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam were present during the visit.