Rural development

Rural development

The Chitaliya-Gayatola LGED road in Shariatpur Sadar Upazila, connecting eight unions and reaching Shibchar Upazila in Madaripur, lays in a deteriorated state. Spanning 6 kilometres and 10 feet wide, it is riddled with potholes and cracks, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. Heavy vehicles avoid this route, while passengers in smaller vehicles face double fares due to its poor condition. Photo: TBS

Govt nods Tk4,964cr project to rehabilitate damaged rural roads, culverts

The project will rehabilitate 5,223km of rural roads and reconstruct 7,000 metres of bridges and culverts on a priority basis.

PM Tarique Rahman chairs a meeting on the Farmers' Card programme. Photo: Courtesy

PM Tarique sets December deadline for verified farmers' database

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir addressed an orientation program as the chief guest. Photo: PID.

Investment in agri research essential to ensure food security- Mirza Fakhrul

File image of Bangladesh Bank. Photo: BSS

BB to issue Tk2,500cr 7th investment sukuk for rural development in Dec

Adviser Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan. File photo: PID

Rural dev board to be upgraded to directorate: Adviser Asif 

Abul Monzur Md Sadeque. TBS Sketch

Leveraging data science for rural development

Undated file photo of a woman working at a brick klin. Photo: UNB

Govt moves to boost rural employment with fresh dev projects

Representational image. File Photo: TBS

Eco-Village Hub: A way of smart rural development in Bangladesh

A group of Gram Police members stages a sit-in programme in front of the National Press Club demanding implementation of their job nationalisation. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS

Gram Police nationalisation: Implementation remains stalled for 48 years

Representational image of electricity pre-paid meters. Photo: Collected

BREB plans to install 5 lakh smart prepayment meters in pilot project

File photo of ex-minister Md Tajul Islam. Photo: Collected

LGRD minister for evaluating rural development academies' effectiveness

Among the key features of Golpogriho Resort, which local people adoringly call ‘UK beach’ are the mesmerising views of the river along with food stalls, a boat swing, etc. Photo: Masum Billah

The rise of recreational spots across villages

Home to more than 3,000 people, the Dakshin Andharmanik village in Lakshmipur sadar upazila remains underdeveloped for decades. A lack of communication system isolated the village from the rest of the region. Photo: TBS

Neglected Lakshmipur village cries for development, basic amenities