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BANGABANDHU-SQUARE
RDA to install Bangabandhu Square in Rajshahi
RAJSHAHI, March 14, 2019 (BSS)- Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) is
going to install Bangabandhu Square in the metropolis aims at upholding the
consciousness of Bangabandhu and enhancing its beauty.
“We are going to establish “Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman Square” at Talaimari crossing”, said Abdullah al Tarique,
Executive Engineer of RDA, while talking to BSS here today.
Engineer Tarique said the square will be constructed on an area of one
acre of land under the project. The basement will accommodate car parking,
amphitheatre, art gallery and Bangabandhu sculpture surrounded by waterfall.
There will modern sound system, lighting, permanent art gallery with digital
screen and museum in the ground floor.
Besides, the first floor will house sophisticated restaurant, luxurious
landscape and open sitting and amusement arrangement.
Apart from, the square will have three lifts, generator, solar panel and
sub-station for power supply.
In implementing the project, a 251-meter road will be developed, added
Engineer Tarique.
In addition, there will interior and landscaping works of the square. The
mural will be installed on an area of 529.74 square meters. “We have acquired
0.5 acre of land and compensated the affected people under the project,” said
Engineer Abdullah al Tarique adding that a 955-meter long RCC drain will be
constructed. The project work is expected to complete by June, 2020.
Engineer Abdullah al Tarique said that the project has been designed with
the main focus of upholding spirit and consciousness of Bangabandhu coupled
with boosting the process of city’s beautification.
The Bangabandhu Square will be the pride for the people of Rajshahi, he
added.
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