Damaged roads, highways to be repaired swiftly: Habib

State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges and Railways Habibur Rashid Habib has said the government has launched an extensive drive to repair roads and highways damaged by recent heavy rainfall and floods, with the worst-affected areas in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar and the hill districts receiving top priority, reports BSS.

In an interview with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) at his Secretariat office, the state minister said the government is determined to restore transport connectivity as quickly as possible to ease public suffering and ensure uninterrupted economic activities.

"We will not allow the country's transport network to remain disrupted for long due to the disaster. Damaged roads are being repaired on a priority basis so that people can travel safely and economic activities continue without interruption," he said.