Dr. K.M. Babar, MP for the Gopalganj-2 constituency—affectionately known as the “Doctor of the Poor”—has pledged to do whatever is necessary to ensure that the residents of the Moulvipara area in Gopalganj town can obtain updated digital land records without harassment or inconvenience. He made these remarks while addressing a discussion meeting as the chief guest on Saturday (September 26) at 5 PM. The event, organized by the residents of Moulvipara, took place on the grounds of the local Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Government Primary School and focused on land records for the 106 No. Ghosherchar Mouza. He further stated, “You elected me; you are my advisors and counselors. Just as I seek your full cooperation in good endeavors, I also want you to restrain or stop me if I make a bad or incorrect decision.”

“The previous government could have done a great deal if they had wished; everyone knows that Gopalganj is wrapped in a ‘cloak of development’ [in name only].” “But in reality, not even the slightest trace of that development has actually reached here.” “Medical equipment arrived at Gopalganj’s hospitals long ago, but due to a lack of proper usage, most of it has expired and become unusable.” “Although the Gopalganj 250-bed General Hospital has an ICU unit, the beds remain non-operational, rendering all nine of them useless.” “The Gopalganj Municipality has expanded from 10,000 square meters to 30,000 square meters, yet residents remain deprived of proper roads, modern drainage systems, potable water, and other civic amenities.”

“Therefore, in the upcoming municipal election, please vote for an honest and competent candidate who will work to improve the quality of life for the people of Gopalganj Municipality.” “If you elect a dishonest person, a terrorist, or an extortionist as Mayor, there is a risk that development work could be hampered due to a lack of alignment between us.” “It has been nearly seven months since you elected me as your MP.” After being elected MP, I distributed the development funds allocated for the Upazila Parishad equally among every Union. Last week, a dispute arose between students and teachers at the Gopalganj Science and Technology University; thanks to your prayers, I have resolved that issue, and an allocation of approximately 150 crore Taka for the institution’s development is currently in the pipeline.

Renovation work on two roads in Moulvipara is currently underway. The upcoming budget will include a proposal to construct at least five new water tanks as part of various municipal development activities. This is to ensure that municipal residents no longer have to suffer from a lack of potable water. I was previously unaware of the situation regarding the digital records in Moulvipara. Now that I have learned how you were subjected to severe harassment and victimized by various conspiracies and irregularities in the past under the guise of issuing these records…

…which is truly unfortunate. I promise—Insha’Allah—to work alongside you and approach the Deputy Commissioner (DC), the Settlement Officer, and the Land Minister at the Ministry of Land to ensure you receive the records due to you without any harassment. Sunday (September 27) afternoon, I will discuss this matter with the DC, accompanied by the leaders of a five-member committee. Once the work here is concluded, I will visit the Ministry of Land in Dhaka if necessary.

Distinguished guests present at the discussion meeting included Freedom Fighter Sharif Rafiquzzaman, Convener of the Gopalganj District BNP and Administrator of the District Council; and Advocate M.A. Alam Selim, a member of the Gopalganj District BNP and Government Pleader (GP) at the District and Sessions Judge Court.