{"id":3762,"date":"2026-10-05T09:18:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/?p=3762"},"modified":"2026-10-05T09:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:19:18","slug":"govt-committed-to-safe-sustainable-housing-for-all-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhakastatement.com\/?p=3762","title":{"rendered":"Govt committed to safe, sustainable housing for all: PM"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the government is firmly committed to ensuring safe, affordable, environment-friendly and sustainable housing with basic services and facilities for all citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring not merely a house but housing that is safe, affordable, environment-friendly and equipped with basic services and facilities is the government\u2019s goal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Prime Minister was addressing the opening ceremony of World Habitat Day 2026, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Public Works, at the Hall of Fame of the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre here this morning.<\/p>\n

He said the government has taken all possible measures to ensure \u201cUniversal Housing, Sustainable Urbanisation\u201d, stressing that liveable, affordable, environment-friendly and safe housing with basic services and facilities is a fundamental right of citizens and that the government is firmly committed to ensuring it.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister said World Habitat Day is not merely about having a house, as it is directly linked with safe water, uninterrupted electricity, improved sanitation, public transport, better road management, education and healthcare, adequate employment opportunities and, above all, a safe environment for a dignified life.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring safe and sustainable housing for all citizens is not as easy in a densely populated country like Bangladesh as it is in developed countries,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cBangladesh must face every challenge and move forward in line with the rest of the world to sustain itself with dignity in the competitive global arena\u201d.<\/p>\n

Referring to the growing population in the country\u2019s cities and urban areas, Tarique Rahman said Dhaka is currently under excessive population pressure, while other cities are facing almost similar situations.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeveral times more people are living in urban areas than their normal capacity, creating various crises in urban life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister said building planned, safe, environment-friendly and inclusive cities is one of the government\u2019s major goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the same time, ensuring liveable, safe and dignified housing for low- and lower-middle-income people has been given special priority in the government\u2019s plans,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Tarique Rahman said ensuring planned urbanisation and housing and providing accommodation facilities for people with limited incomes are among the government\u2019s major electoral pledges.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has been working tirelessly to implement the goals, he said, adding that master plans are being prepared for every City Corporation and district for planned urbanisation.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister said development authorities have already been formed in Sylhet, Mymensingh, Barishal, Cumilla, Rangpur and Narayanganj.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will make it easier to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 of the United Nations through the development of inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Referring to measures to ease population pressure in urban areas, The Prime Minister said, \u201cImproving faster, affordable and safe connectivity between Dhaka and other cities and the rest of the country, while increasing civic amenities in rural areas, can be an effective alternative to reduce pressure on urban areas.\u201d<\/p>\n

In this connection, he said the government has already taken and started implementing various measures to this end.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoving beyond development centred on the capital and a few major cities, the government has taken multifaceted initiatives to bring every region of the country into the mainstream of national development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cThe government\u2019s goal is not centralised urbanisation, but decentralised, balanced urban and regional development,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister said the government has already undertaken plans for spatial planning across the country under the supervision of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works and for developing secondary townships around Dhaka.<\/p>\n

Describing the environmental protection as an important consideration in developing liveable housing, the Prime Minister said planned housing is being developed in divisional, district and upazila towns through the National Housing Authority and development authorities, giving due importance to nature and the environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecent global political and economic developments have created both challenges and opportunities for Bangladesh,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cEven amid the changing situation, the government is continuing sincere efforts to implement various measures quickly and transparently to address urban challenges\u201d<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister said addressing the housing crisis in the country\u2019s urban and city areas would be difficult for the government alone.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn this regard, the coordinated participation of private entrepreneurs in the housing sector and other relevant stakeholders can play an effective and important role in addressing the situation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Tarique Rahman said efforts are underway to promote block-based housing, establish parks and playgrounds in designated areas, and develop industrial zones in designated areas as part of initiatives to ensure citizens\u2019 fundamental rights.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe that if the government can gradually implement all the plans it has undertaken, \u2018safe housing for all\u2019 will become a reality for the citizens of the country, InshaAllah,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The theme of this year\u2019s World Habitat Day is \u201cUniversal Housing, Sustainable Urbanisation\u201d.<\/p>\n

At the beginning of the programme, verses from the Holy Quran and other religious scriptures were recited. A documentary marking the World Habitat Day 2026 was screened and the Prime Minister unveiled a commemorative publication.<\/p>\n

Before entering the venue, Tarique planted a golden champa sapling on the premises of the conference centre.<\/p>\n

Besides, a three day housing fair has been organised at the lobby of the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre marking the day.<\/p>\n

\"\"Later, a discussion on the theme of the day was organised with Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher in the chair. Secretary of the ministry Md. Obaidur Rahman delivered the welcome address on the occasion.<\/p>\n

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, Housing and Public Works State Minister Ahammad Sohel Monzoor and UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Carol Flore-Smereczniak addressed the programme as special guests.<\/p>\n

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