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All chemical factories of Old Dhaka to be shifted by 2022: Enamur
DHAKA, June 26, 2019 (BSS) – State Minister for Disaster Management and
Relief Md Enamur Rahman today said all chemical factories of old Dhaka will
be transferred to Sirajdikhan of Munshiganj on the banks of Dhaleshwari River
by June, 2022.
He came up with the announcement after attending a meeting of the Ministry
of Disaster Management and Relief at the Secretariat here.
The meeting of the inter-ministerial Disaster Management Coordination
Committee was held presenting the investigation report on the fire incidents
of Churihatta of Chawkbazar and Banani area in the capital.
Enamur also said the chemical warehouses will be shifted to Kadamtali and
Tongi by June in 2020.
According to the Industries Ministry report, a total of 310 acres of land
have been allocated in Sirajdikhan upazila in this regard, he said, adding
that a project involving Taka 1,700 crore has also been undertaken by the
government.
He said a total of 2,154 plots will be provided, which will be completed
by June in 2022 so that the government could fulfill their commitment after
‘Nimtali tragedy’ that took place in 2010.
The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Disaster
Management and representatives from 22 ministries as well as departments.
BSS/BKD/SRH/RY/1910 hrs