Dhaka: Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is set to visit the districts of Rangpur and Thakurgaon on July 27 and 28. His itinerary includes several official engagements aimed at promoting local development and addressing community issues.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister's visit was announced through a letter signed by Dr Md Moniruzzaman, the Private Secretary to the Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives. The announcement was made public this afternoon via a press release from the Rangpur Regional PID Office.
On July 27, the minister will begin his visit in Rangpur, where he is scheduled to unveil the inauguration plaque of the Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB) divisional office located adjacent to the wholesale fish market on RK Road. The inauguration is set for 10 am. Following this, at 10:30 am, he will inaugurate and inspect stalls at the Palli Mela-2026, held at the premises of the Rangpur Public Library.
In addition to these activities, the minister will distribute tree saplings and loan cheques to beneficiaries during a function at the newly inaugurated BRDB divisional office premises at 11:25 am. His engagements for the day in Thakurgaon include a meeting with the Managing Committee of Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital at 5 pm, and later, a meeting with district BNP leaders at 7:30 pm at the district BNP office.
On July 28, the minister will serve as the chief guest at an anti-drug meeting at Thakurgaon Circuit House at 10 am. He is also scheduled to distribute donation cheques among various beneficiaries at a programme at Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila Parishad at 3 pm. His visit will conclude with a departure from Thakurgaon to Saidpur Airport at 6:15 pm, with a return flight to Dhaka at 8:45 pm.