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POWER-CONNECTION-MANIKGONJ
80 houses get power connections in Manikganj
Manikganj, June 03, 2018 (BSS) – A total of 80 houses of four villages in
Manikganj Sadar upazila have been brought under rural electrification network
by Manikganj Palli Bidyut Samity.
The villages are Sokai, Bengrui, Baliabil and Charghosta.
State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Zahid Maleque formally
inaugurated the electricity supply programme at a function at Charbaroil
village on Sunday.
President of Navagram Union Awami League Md Belatet Hossain presided over
the function.
Addressing at the function, Zahid said about 80 percent of the country’s
people are now using electricity.
Noting that the government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is
working sincerely to ensure the welfare of the people, he said the government
is developing all sectors, including power sector.
The State Minister said: “Our government is committed to reach
electricity at the doorsteps of all people.”
He urged people to elect Awami League again in the next general election
for the continuation of the country’s development.
A total of 1.43 kilometres areas of the villages were brought under rural
electrification network spending about Taka 23 lakh.
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