Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Multidimensional efforts are underway to strengthen the local government system, Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam said on Friday.

"To achieve Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's vision of 2041, a strong local government is a must," he said.

The minister was speaking at a public parliamentary debate competition titled "Building a Smart Bangladesh through Strengthening Local Government" organized by Debate for Democracy at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) in Tejgaon as the chief guest.

Tajul emphasized strengthening of local government as well as accountability of local public representatives and evaluation of their work.

He said that people's representatives should ...