CA visits Cox`s Bazar airport, Khurushkul Project

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus visited two sites of under-constructed Cox's Bazar airport and the Khurushkul Climate Refugee Rehabilitation Project on Friday.

Superintending Engineer of the Civil Aviation Authority Aminul Hasib briefed the Chief Adviser about the progress of the construction work of Cox's Bazar airport. 

He said about 95 percent of the construction work of the international airport has been completed. The remaining work is expected to be completed by December this year.

The Chief Adviser was informed that 40 to 50 aircraft will be operated from this airport every day.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus also directed the authorities concerned to ensure transparency in implementing the Khurushkul Climate Refugee Rehabilitation Project, Cox's Bazar.

The Chief Adviser also instructed for ensuring transparency in making list of beneficiaries of the project.

Project Director Lt Colonel Mirazul Islam briefed the Chief Adviser about the progress of the climate refugee rehabilitation project.

He informed that about 82 percent work of the project has already been completed and the remaining work will be completed by 2026.

The project director said about 600 families have already been rehabilitated in the project.