, May 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated a project to develop both banks of the Surma River at Chandni Ghat in Sylhet, including beautification and flood protection infrastructure.

He laid the foundation stone of the project at around 11:00am.

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Prime Minister's Adviser Humaiun Kobir and Sylhet City Corporation Administrator Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury were present at the programme.

The Prime Minister's wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, also attended the event.

Following the inauguration, officials briefed the Prime Minister on different aspects of the project.

He is scheduled to address a civic reception ...