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Debate over Secretariat relocation and the suitability of Agargaon

The proposal to relocate the Secretariat has sparked concerns regarding the suitability of Agargaon and the preservation of open spaces in Dhaka.

The Business Standard ยท 10 November 2026, 1:10 AM

The proposed relocation of the Secretariat has raised significant questions regarding whether Agargaon is the appropriate site for such a move. Concerns are being voiced about whether existing government assets are being utilized effectively. Furthermore, there is debate over whether Dhaka can afford to sacrifice additional large open spaces to accommodate administrative expansion.