Tk 2,700 crore project for Bogura's development, prime minister to visit for inauguration
A project worth about Tk 2,700 crore has been approved for the infrastructural development of Bogura. The money will be spent over the next three years on building and developing roads, bridges, culverts and other infrastructure in the district's seven parliamentary constituencies.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman may also visit Bogura in the last week of this month or the first week of next month. During the visit, there is a possibility of laying the foundation stone for the re-excavation of the Karatoa river, the Sirajganj-Bogura rail link, and a drone production centre and industry at Bogura airport.
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah-e Alam gave this information while speaking as chief guest at the 24th founding anniversary programme of the widely circulated northern daily Dainik Bogura, held at 11am on Thursday at the Karatoa Convention Centre in Bogura town.
The state minister said development projects worth about Tk 2,700 crore will be implemented in Bogura's seven parliamentary constituencies. If the allocation is distributed equally, development work worth about Tk 350 to 400 crore can be done in each constituency. There is a plan to implement these projects within the next three years.
Speaking about the prime minister's possible visit, he said the prime minister may come to Bogura in the last week of this month or the first week of next month. At that time, there is a possibility of laying the foundation stone for the re-excavation of the Karatoa river, the Sirajganj-Bogura rail link, and a drone production centre and industry at Bogura airport.
Praising the unity of local dignitaries, journalists, and social and political organisations in Bogura's development, Mir Shah-e Alam said everyone is working as a complement to one another. If this unity can be maintained, Bogura's development will accelerate further.
Addressing BNP leaders and activists, the state minister said everyone must be patient. Alongside evaluating the party's leaders and activists, initiatives are under way to create opportunities for them to work in various institutions. If WASA is established in Bogura, it will create employment opportunities for many.
He said the Bogura Development Authority Bill has been recommended in the parliamentary committee. If the bill is tabled and passed in Parliament on Sunday, it will also create employment opportunities there.
He also said that in the coming days, there will be opportunities to work in various social and institutional activities, including upazila elections, according to qualification and interest.
He warned the leaders and activists not to get involved in any kind of grouping or internal conflict. No activity should be done that would bring disrepute to the party or hinder Bogura's development. Everyone must also be careful so that the prime minister's image is not tarnished by any controversy.
Speaking about the founding anniversary of Dainik Bogura, Mir Shah-e Alam said the newspaper has continued publication despite many adversities. In particular, Member of Parliament Rezaul Karim Badsha kept the newspaper going through difficult political and personal times, and he thanked him for that.
He added that now is the time for the newspaper to move forward. Alongside expanding from four pages to eight, a colour edition, online and social media reach, there is also a possibility of launching a regional television channel in the name of Bogura if needed.
The chief speaker at the programme was the prime minister's Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon. Among the invited guests present were BNP chairperson's adviser and Krishak Dal central committee senior vice-president Helaluzzaman Talukder Lalu, Naogaon University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Hasanat Ali, Bogura City Corporation administrator M R Islam Swadhin, District Council administrator A K M Ahsanul Tayeb Zakir and Deputy Commissioner Md Toufiqur Rahman, along with people from various professions.
