Govt to involve private sector in housing projects: Minister

FE Report | Published: March 13, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00

Housing and Public Works Minister Mosharraf Hossain Wednesday said the government will involve the private sector in various housing projects, especially for the country's limited income people, by providing various facilities.
"The government will inspire the co-operative associations, non-profit organizations and private promoters by giving various facilities for development of land, infrastructure and house-building for the limited income people."
The minister said such housing will be eco-friendly, models of which are available locally.
He also said the government will rein in unauthorized construction, building of improper residential complexes, and land grabbing.
Mr Mosharraf was speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the 3rd international GREEN BUILD, 4th international POWERTECH and 5th international SOLARTECH BANGLADESH EXPO at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city.
Bangladeshi farm ExpoNet Exhibition (Pvt.) Ltd and Indian farm Green Leaf Green Solutions Limited jointly organized the programme.
The minister mentioned that Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) and National Housing Authority (NHA) are implementing 47 housing projects in different areas of the country.
Besides, RAJUK has planned to construct about 0.1 million flats in Purbachal, Uttara (3rd phase) and Jhilmil projects. NHA is implementing about seven housing projects in different areas, including Lalmatia, Mohammadpur and Mirpur.
Referring to the contribution of private sector realtors, Mr Mosharraf said housing business community has provided their highest effort to achieve economic sustainability despite the recent economic changes, increased product price, and constraint of utility services, which have made the housing sector more complex and competitive.
The minister said being the most populous country, with a limited land space, there is a tremendous strain on the urban ecosystem.
"A major challenge the country is now facing is rapid and unplanned urbanization and the need for tackling the urban congestion and physical and social infrastructural stresses that come with it. Any future urban development programme will consider proper land-use planning."
He said high population growth rate and rural-urban migration have intensified the problems of urbanization.
The minister suggested using technology as the most important dynamic and cost effective factor for development of any industry.
He also assured of the government's encouragement to build green industries and creating awareness on environmental protection.