JS Bhaban to undergo repair
The prime minister yesterday expressed her dissatisfaction over the poor maintenance of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban and directed the officials concerned to protect it from damage.
She pointed out that the JS Bhaban designed by Louis Kahn is a unique architectural work which has importance worldwide.
The premier said these while inaugurating new residential buildings for officials and employees of the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital.
The JS Bhaban was constructed with concrete slabs, and white marble stones were used at the place jointing the slabs so that the places of jointing were not damaged by water, she said.
"But it's unfortunate that marble stones have been damaged at several places due to falling of water...I have also seen water between the place of my chamber and the House," she mentioned.
"There are budget, manpower...everything. But I think this situation has been created because of negligence...I hope it will not happen in future," she said.
The prime minister said the government has approved a project involving Tk 120 crore to ensure proper maintenance of the Sangsad Bhaban. "But wood at rooftop and other places has already been damaged...It will have to be looked after and protected," she said.
Sheikh Hasina also asked the JS officials and employees to remain alert about proper maintenance of the new residential buildings constructed for them. She directed them to be economical in using electricity and water.
She also expressed satisfaction over the peaceful celebrations of the Pahela Baishakh and thanked the law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order across the country.
Earlier, the prime minister inaugurated eight buildings -- one for officials and seven for employees -- having 448 flats, by unveiling a plaque. The Housing and Public Works Ministry implemented the project at a cost of Tk 218 crore.
Earlier, she also inaugurated a newly constructed 25-storey commercial building of the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation under the Ministry of Shipping at Dainik Bangla Mor.
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