State Minister for Road Transport and Highways Habibur Rashid inspects Rupganj bridge projects, pledges faster completion for improved connectivity. Photo : BSS

NARAYANGANJ, June 18, 2026 (BSS)- State Minister for Road Transport and Highways Habibur Rashid today said work is underway to improve transportation and communication systems across the country in line with the government's commitments. 

“The continuity of infrastructure development will be maintained to meet the expectations of the people. The current government will fulfill public expectations through development,” he told a discussion after inspecting Ichhapura and Nagarpara Balu bridges in Rupganj Upazila here.
Referring to the under-construction Kayetpara–Nagarpara and Rupganj–Ichhapura bridges, he said these two bridges have long been a demand of local residents. However, certain groups have hindered the progress of the projects for various reasons, he added.

He said the government wants to ensure balanced development in every region of the country. Considering the long-standing demands of the local people, discussions will be held with the relevant authorities and necessary steps will be taken to expedite the completion of both bridge projects, he said.

State Minister for Shipping Md. Razib Ahsan, members of parliament SM Jahangir Hossain, Munshi Rafiqul Alam Majnu, and Mostafizur Rahman Bhuiyan Dipu, former General Secretary of the District BNP Golam Faruk Khokon and President of Rupganj Upazila BNP Advocate Mahfuzur Rahman Humayun were present.
Later, rickshaw vans and goats were distributed among beneficiaries at the Tarabo Municipal auditorium.