LGRD Minister Md Tazul Islam has said wholesale and retail kitchen markets should be set up at places designated by the government to reduce traffic jams and public hassles.
“Action will be taken against those who will set up shops occupying roads that hampers people’s movement,” he said.
He said this on Thursday after visiting Gabtoli kitchen market aiming to relocate Karwan Bazar there.
“Karwan Bazar was established long ago and goods from this market are distributed in retail markets of the city. Traders coming from different parts of Bangladesh struggle to reach here while distribution also becomes a struggle due to traffic jams. So we have started working on how Karwan Bazar can be shifted to a different suitable point in Dhaka,” he said.
It is better if wholesale kitchen markets can be located outside densely populated areas rather than in densely populated areas, he said.
“The mayors and councilors will decide how many markets are needed in an area instead of establishing wholesale and retail kitchen markets everywhere. If new markets are needed it will be done by identifying suitable spots,” the minister added.
“It’s not logical to establish a three-storied building for kitchen market but at Gabtoli it is being made to sell other products like electronics goods on the upper floors. Our main aim is to build a planned and beautiful Dhaka,” he added
