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Dhaka: State property will be used for public welfare and government purposes only, said State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges and Railways Habibur Rashid Habib. “Government property will not be allowed to be used for personal gain,” he said.
The state minister made the remarks as the chief guest at the inauguration and prayer ceremony for the first-floor academic building of Hedayet Rashida Memorial Degree College in Dhaka on Tuesday (August 25). The building has a 10-story foundation.
Habibur Rashid Habib said, “We want to build a developed and prosperous state whose foundation will be quality education. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh is moving forward in education, healthcare, communications and infrastructure development.”
He stressed that alongside improving educational infrastructure, greater importance must be given to the quality of education and the learning environment. “It is not enough to construct attractive buildings; a proper educational environment must also be ensured,” he said.
Criticizing the construction of structures on government land in the names of individuals’ parents, the state minister said, “The government does not encourage such a mindset. The government will support the development of educational institutions, but no one will be allowed to use state property for personal interests.”
He further said, “We are a government elected by the people’s votes. We will have to return to the people in the future as well. We must win their hearts by fulfilling their expectations.”
The state minister also issued a stern warning against occupying educational institution premises for illegal structures or businesses. “No one will be allowed to occupy government or educational institution land in the name of those who sacrificed their lives during the July-August movement,” he said.
“Government property cannot be used for personal purposes. If necessary, action must also be taken against our own people,” Habibur Rashid Habib said.
He also warned that loitering, drug use or any other illegal activities would not be tolerated inside educational institutions. He said those involved in such activities would face arrest.
At the event, the state minister also discussed disputes over land belonging to educational institutions, cemeteries, temples and other entities. He said a meeting would be held in the first week of next month with representatives of schools, colleges, cemeteries, temples and other relevant parties. Government documents would be examined to determine the rightful share of land belonging to each party, he added.
The state minister said, “Government property will be used in the public interest, including for educational institutions, cemeteries, temples, water pumps, playgrounds and parks. No one will be allowed to use government property for personal financial gain.”