Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday expressed strong dissatisfaction over the unhygienic environment at the Azimpur Government Officers’ and Employees’ Residential Quarters in the capital and gave the authorities two weeks to improve cleanliness and ensure a liveable environment.

He issued the directive during a surprise visit to the residential area, said PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.

During the visit, the prime minister inspected the residential area, walkways and overall surroundings.

He questioned the authorities about the lack of cleanliness and expressed dissatisfaction with the maintenance and cleaning arrangements.

Tarique instructed the authorities concerned to ensure visible improvements in the overall cleanliness of the quarters within two weeks.

Residents of the quarters raised various complaints with the prime minister about the unhygienic environment and the law and order situation in the area.

They sought effective measures to improve the  environment and ensure security.

The prime minister listened to their complaints and asked the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to resolve the problems.

During the visit, Tarique also exchanged greetings with children living in the quarters.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam and Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam were present.