Govt sincere about regional development : Ariful Haque Choudhury

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SYLHET, Oct 23, 2026 : Labour and Employment and Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury today said the government was sincere about regional development and that overall development of the Sylhet region would be ensured accordingly.

Referring to various plans to improve healthcare and communication infrastructure in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet, he said the initiatives would benefit local people, expand tourism facilities and ensure the proper utilisation of natural resources.

The minister made the remarks as the chief guest at the induction and reception ceremony of the newly formed committee of the Companiganj Samity in Sylhet this afternoon.

The programme was held at Shaheed Soleman Hall in Sylhet city, with Professor Md Tutiur Rahman, convener of the samity’s election management committee, in the chair.

Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment Md Shamsul Islam, Sylhet Press Club General Secretary Sirajul Islam, Samity President Rafiqul Haque and General Secretary Advocate Kamal Hossain, among others, took part in the discussion.

The minister assured that another land port would be established in the future alongside the existing land port in resource-rich Companiganj.

He urged all concerned to utilise opportunities for exporting manpower abroad, stressing that workers should acquire basic technical knowledge before going overseas.

He also emphasised the importance of learning the rudiments of the language of the destination country, saying this would make everyday communication easier and help workers learn the language more quickly.