Bangladesh Decides to Build Rahmatpur-Hijla-Mehendiganj-Bhola Highway
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to construct a major highway along the Rahmatpur-Hijla-Mehendiganj-Bhola route. The crucial decision was finalized during a high-level meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon.
In a significant strategic move to improve national connectivity, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has officially decided to construct a new highway along the Rahmatpur-Hijla-Mehendiganj-Bhola route. The primary objective of this major infrastructure project is to seamlessly connect the island district of Bhola with the mainland road network of the country.
The crucial decision regarding this transportation initiative was finalized on Saturday, August 22, during a dedicated meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The gathering brought together various key stakeholders and administrative authorities to discuss the implementation of the ambitious regional connectivity project.
According to the finalized plans, the specific route proposed by the Roads and Highways Department (RHD)—namely the Barishal-Rahmatpur-Hijla-Mehendiganj-Bhola corridor—has been officially selected for the construction of the highway. This designated path will serve as the foundational alignment for linking the isolated island territory directly to the broader national highway system.
The administrative framework surrounding the decision involves multiple crucial government bodies, including the Roads and Highways Department (RHD), the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Shipping, the Bridges Division, the Road Transport and Highways Division, and the Prime Minister's Office. These entities participated in or oversee the institutional aspects of the comprehensive regional planning.
Prominent figures present and associated with the institutional governance and administrative operations during this period include Tarique Rahman, Hasan Shiplu, Sheikh Rabiul Alam, Rajib Ahsan, Shakirul Islam Khan, Mohammad Ziaul Haque, Mohammad Abdur Rouf, and Md. Moniruzzaman. Their involvement underscores the multi-sectoral importance and administrative scope of the highway initiative.
Ultimately, the realization of the Rahmatpur-Hijla-Mehendiganj-Bhola highway marks a monumental step in addressing the geographical isolation of Bhola district. By integrating the island into the national road network, the project is set to transform regional transit, commerce, and mobility under the overarching direction of the Prime Minister's Office.
