Rural development

Adviser Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan. File photo: PID
Bangladesh

Rural dev board to be upgraded to directorate: Adviser Asif 

The adviser said more dynamism should be brought into the official activities of the BRDB

Abul Monzur Md Sadeque. TBS Sketch
Thoughts

Leveraging data science for rural development

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

Govt moves to boost rural employment with fresh dev projects

Representational image. File Photo: TBS
Thoughts

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
Law & order

Gram Police nationalisation: Implementation remains stalled for 48 years

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

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

File photo of Md Tajul Islam. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

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
Panorama

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
Districts

Neglected Lakshmipur village cries for development, basic amenities

Photo: Collected
Corporates

ADB increases support for rural roads improvement in Bangladesh

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Six rural women awarded 'Alokito Grameen Nari Shommanona - 2021'

Khondokar Tashfin Alam. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Time to expand e-commerce to rural areas

Rural roads to get major facelift
Infrastructure

Rural roads to get major facelift