Bakerganj's accomplished son and global experience
M Anwar Hossain Shikdar is a proud son of Bakerganj, Barishal. Besides establishing himself as a successful businessman in Singapore during his expatriate life, he has acquired international standard professionalism and a work-oriented mindset. Even after reaching the pinnacle of success abroad, he has remained involved in Barishal politics regularly, driven by the call of his homeland and the vow to serve the people.
Honest and clean politics under the leadership of NCP
Currently, he is serving as the member secretary of Barishal district unit of NCP (National Citizens' Party). In his political journey, he has given utmost importance to transparency and accountability. Known as an 'honest person' in local politics, this leader is working with a firm determination to build a corruption-free society and a modern state system.
Icon of the youth: dreams of a beautiful tomorrow
As a representative of the younger generation, he is a beacon of light for the youth of Barishal. He believes that if the youth society can be guided in the right direction, no one can stop the development of the country. Through eliminating unemployment, using modern technology, and creating employment opportunities, he is working tirelessly to integrate young people into the mainstream economy. That is why today he is a bright icon and a source of inspiration for the youth.
Future plans and the dream of building Barishal like the city of Venice
In the upcoming elections, M Anwar Hossain Shikdar is preparing strongly to run as a candidate for the Member of Parliament (MP) seat from Bakerganj and the Barishal region, as well as for the post of mayor of Barishal City Corporation. The most attractive aspect of his development vision is that he wants to build Barishal as an aesthetic, modern and magnificent tourist and commercial city modelled on the world-famous Venice city of Italy. His other plans include:
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Modern urban planning: Transforming the city into an attractive and waterway-friendly place like Venice by utilising the geographical characteristics of riverine Barishal and through proper management and beautification of canals.
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Industrialisation and employment: Turning the Barishal region into a modern commercial hub so that large employment opportunities are created for the local youth.
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Public welfare and good governance: Ensuring the rights of marginalised people and providing administrative services with complete honesty and transparency.
Expectations and the road ahead
Political analysts and conscious citizens of Barishal believe that the participation of an honest, energetic and farsighted leader like M Anwar Hossain Shikdar is extremely important for the real development of the country. The people of Bakerganj and the entire Barishal are now absorbed in new dreams about him—where the victory of honesty and the building of a beautiful city like Venice will write a new history of development.
