Highlights
- Mymensingh Administrator Md. Rokonuzzaman Sarkar takes charge as full-time administrator of Mymensingh City Corporation.
- Citizens are asked not to address officials as “Sir” anymore.
- He says all officials are public servants of the people.
- Traffic management during Eid will be his first priority.
- Plans include improving cleanliness, transparency, and accountability.
New Administrator Takes Charge
Mymensingh Administrator Md. Rokonuzzaman Sarkar has officially taken charge as the full-time administrator of Mymensingh City Corporation. He received his responsibities from Divisional Commissioner Farah Shammi on Monday (16 March) at Shaheed Shahabuddin Auditorium in Mymensingh.
‘Do Not Call Officials Sir’
Right after taking charge, the new administrator made an important statement.
He said:
“নগরবাসী এখন থেকে সিটি করপোরেশনের কোনো কর্মকর্তাকে ‘স্যার’ সম্বোধন করবেন না। এখানকার সব কর্মকর্তা ও কর্মচারী নগরবাসীর সেবক।”
Translation: “From now on, city residents should not address any city corporation officials as ‘Sir’. All officials and employees here are servants of the people.”
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Focus on Traffic Ahead of Eid
While sharing his plans with journalists, Mymensingh Administrator Md. Rokonuzzaman Sarkar said his first priority will be to reduce traffic congestion in the city before Eid.
He added:
“ময়মনসিংহ নগরীকে যানজটমুক্ত করতে আমার একদল ভলান্টিয়ার থাকবে। তারা ‘সেবক’ লেখা জার্সি পরে কাজ করবে এবং তাদের টিম লিডার হিসেবে আমি নিজেই মাঠে থাকব।”
English Translation:
“To make Mymensingh city free from traffic congestion, I will have a team of volunteers. They will wear jerseys marked ‘Servant’, and I will personally lead them in the field.”
Concern Over City Cleanliness
Mymensingh Administrator also expressed dissatisfaction about the city’s cleanliness.
He said:
“৬৮৭ জন পরিচ্ছন্নতাকর্মী থাকা সত্ত্বেও নগরী অপরিচ্ছন্ন থাকা কাম্য নয়। কর্মীরা সঠিকভাবে দায়িত্ব পালন করলে এমন পরিস্থিতি থাকার কথা নয়।”
Translation: “It is not acceptable for the city to remain dirty despite having 687 cleaners. If they perform their duties properly, this situation should not exist.”
Plans to Restore Mymensingh’s Glory
Md. Rokonuzzaman Sarkar said he wants to bring back the lost beauty and tradition of Mymensingh.
He stated:
“আমি ছোটবেলার সেই সুন্দর ময়মনসিংহে ফিরে যেতে চাই। সিটি করপোরেশনকে নতুন করে ঢেলে সাজাতে আমি মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রীর নিকট সহায়তা চেয়েছি এবং তিনি আমাকে আশ্বস্ত করেছেন।”
Translation: “I want to return to the beautiful Mymensingh of my childhood. I have sought support from the Honourable Prime Minister to reorganize the city corporation, and I have been assured of help.”
To ensure transparency, he said he will focus more on fieldwork rather than office files. He also announced that he will meet journalists once a month to receive constructive criticism of his work.
Appointment and Public Reaction
Earlier, he was appointed through a government notification issued by the Local Government Division. According to the order, he will exercise the powers of the mayor until further notice.
Local business leaders and residents have welcomed his appointment. They hope his leadership will help:
- Free sidewalks from illegal occupation
- Reduce waterlogging and mosquito problems
- Strengthen anti-drug efforts
- Speed up stalled development projects
Source: Ajker Patrika
