BNP-led 18-party alliance supported mayoral candidate in the maiden
Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election Professor MA Mannan on Tuesday
announced 11-point election manifesto pledging to build Gazipur as a
modern city.
Prof Mannan, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s adviser, unveiled the
manifesto at a function at a community centre in the city.
Making it clear how he will turn Gazipur into a modern city, Mannan
said if elected, he will form a ‘consultative committee’ comprising
experienced personalities after taking suggestions of people of all
classes.
“Short, mid and long term plans will be adopted as per the proposals
of the consultative committee. Thus, Gazipur will be transformed into
a modern city through implementing the plans,” Mannan added.
The BNP-blessed mayoral runner also promised to work for development
of the city’s education, to ensure better healthcare for all, to free
the city from terrorism and drugs and improve the law and order
situation.
He also assured of taking steps to ease traffic congestion in the
city, to improve the communication and drainage systems, to resolve
water-logging, to ensure smooth supply of gas, water and power and to
establish an international-standard stadium.
BNP central leaders ASM Hannan Shah, Aman Ullah Aman, Gazipur district
unit BNP president Fazlul Haque Milon and 18-party leaders, among
others, were present.
Seven candidates are vying for the post of mayor in the GCC which goes
to polls on July 6.
(UNB, Gazipur)
