Dhaka, May 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to urgently repair roads in Pirojpur district and make them suitable for smooth vehicular movement.

He gave the instruction at a meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat.

"The Prime Minister said the government is firmly committed to ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted road communication system across the country," said a PMO press release.

He also stressed thatroads which have long remained neglected and in poor condition must be brought under urgent repair and renovation programmes.

The meeting reviewed the progress, challenges and future actions regarding various ongoing development pr...