Gaibandha, Aug. 31 -- State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has directed the field administration to strengthen coordination in ensuring law and order, controlling corruption and drugs, and ensuring good governance, transparency and accountability in Kurigram, Gaibandha and Rangpur districts.

"Coordination among different departments of the field administration must be strengthened to ensure overall development and public welfare in the districts," he said.

He gave the directives at a meeting held at the Secretariat on Monday.

He also directed officials to inform him immediately of any emergency or issue involving public interest.

The Cabinet Division issued a notification on August 27 ...