(BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit three flood-hit upazilas in Chattogram—Hathazari, Fatikchhari and Banshkhali—on August 9 to distribute relief among affected people and hand over newly built houses to families displaced by the floods.

The visit, confirmed by Prime Minister’s Press Secretary AAM Saleh Shibly, will be Tarique Rahman’s first official tour to Chattogram since assuming office.

BSS correspondents in Chattogram reported that the local administration has nearly completed the construction of houses for flood-displaced families in the three upazilas ahead of the Prime Minister`s visit.

A designated helipad is also being prepared for the Prime Minister`s arrival and from there he is expected to travel to West Banshkhali to address a brief public gathering, distribute relief among flood victims and hand over 100 government-supported newly reconstructed houses to affected families.

Chattogram South BNP Convener Idris Mia told BSS that the party had already begun preparations to welcome the Prime Minister, although the final programme was yet to be announced.

“We have not yet received the final programme for the visit. We have been asked to attend a meeting at PM’s Gulshan office today. However, we have already completed our organisational preparations to welcome the Prime Minister,” he said.

Chattogram Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Shorif Uddin said the district administration was also making necessary preparations for the Prime Minister’s visit.

“We are preparing for the visit. Once the official itinerary is finalised, we will complete the remaining arrangements accordingly,” he added.