File photo of President Md Abdul Hamid Focus BanglaThe president categorically said he would never allow any projects that might be an environmental threat to haor water bodiesPresident Md Abdul Hamid has asked all, irrespective of party affiliation, to work together to ensure sustainable development. "You have to work together to ensure sustainable national progress besides sustaining local development," he said. The head of state, now on a weeklong tour of his native district Kishoreganj, said the country is now witnessing tremendous development and everybody, including elected public representatives, must take the responsibility of making the ongoing development sustainable. President Hamid urged local elected leaders, MPs, upazila chairmen, and local elites, to treat people which does not cost any money. Try to stand by their side in their joys and sorrows," said Abdul Hamid, elected MP several times, in advising local leaders.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 11, 2019 16:07 UTC