Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has shown interest in visiting the enclaves of Bangladesh during an informal discussion in the regular cabinet meeting yesterday.
The prime minister has asked the concerned ministry to ensure human rights, citizen’s rights to the Bangladeshis and also other facilities for the dwellers of the enclaves, said a minister present at the meeting to Dhaka tribune who preferred to be unnamed.
The minister said, the prime minister is aware of the inhuman life of the people of the enclaves. It is the government’s duty to take necessary steps for their overall development and the government will concentrate on that.
The cabinet member told the Dhaka Tribune: “The PM directed the related ministry to ensure welfare of the people of the enclaves, specially ensure health facilities and education. She instructed that roads be constructed for smooth communication and the homeless be provided shelter. She also talked about providing employment opportunities for them.”
