DHAKA, Dec 26, 2019 (BSS) – State Minister for Shipping Ministry Khalid
Mahmud Chowdhury today said that Sandwip will be turned into an economic zone within next 5 to 10 years as it has already been brought under the National Power Grid.
“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken various steps to expedite the
economic progress of Sandwip,” he said while speaking as the chief guest at
the Golden Jubilee programme of East Sandwip Bohumukhi High School in
Sandwip, said a press release here today.
Mahfuzur Rahman Mita, MP, Upazila Chairman Master Shajahan BA, Convener of
Golden Jubilee Committee Khairul Mostafa, Principal Saifuddin Mahmud Kajol
addressed the programme with School Management Committee President Rezzakul
Haider Monju in the chair.
The state minister said a Jetty is being constructed at the Guptosara Ghat
in Sandwip to ensure smooth travelling of passengers. Besides, Bauria and
Bashbaria Ghat will be renovated, he added.
Khalid said 10 light houses will be installed at the Sandwip Channel for
the convenience of the Sandwip dwellers who travel at night.