No new roads in haor regions, only flyovers if necessary: Minister

The government will not build any more roads in haor region but flyovers will be constructed where necessary, said Planning Minister MA Mannan on Sunday.

The minister said this while distributing relief among flood-hit people of Patharia union in Shantiganj upazila in Sunamganj reiterating the Prime Minister's stance against building roads in low-lying areas, reports UNB.

"The government has a mega plan for disaster response and rehabilitation of the flood-hit population has been given priority in it," said MA Mannan.

Already the Prime Minister has visited the flood-hit region of Sunamganj and a big project will be taken for the devastated people here, he added.

"At first relief will be distributed and then will come the issue of rehabilitation. Those who have lost their houses will get assistance. The assistance is inadequate compared to the needs but humanitarian aid will continue and we will need to work jointly," said the minister.