Bogura:The government is implementing large-scale development projects worth several thousand crores of taka to transform Bogura into one of the country's key industrial, communication, and economic hubs, as stated by State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives, Mir Shahe Alam.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister shared these plans during a discussion titled "Development Potential, Problems and Challenges of Bogura," organized by daily Bangladesh Pratidin at Momo Inn Convention Centre in Bogura.
The state minister highlighted the Tk 10,570-crore Bogura-Sirajganj railway project as a significant initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity and stimulating economic activities in the northern region. Furthermore, plans for constructing a multimodal airport in Bogura are nearing finalization.
Additional infrastructure projects include the construction of a four-lane road along the Karatoa River and the upgrading of major city highways from four to six lanes. A sum of Tk 70 crore has already been allocated for preliminary work to reduce traffic congestion and support urban growth.
The proposed Arafat Rahman Koko Para Sports Village is estimated to cost around Tk 1,000 crore, while Tk 1,994 crore has been earmarked for the infrastructure development of Bogura City Corporation. Further plans encompass Tk 3,500 crore for sustainable development across 13 upazilas and Tk 2,000 crore for municipal infrastructure improvements.
Efforts to establish the Bogura WASA and the Bogura Development Authority are nearing completion. The government also aims to develop a BSCIC Industrial Park, establish modern hospitals with 151 beds in 13 upazilas, and enhance Bogura University as a multidisciplinary higher education and research center.
The state minister emphasized the importance of unity beyond political differences to achieve balanced development. The meeting was presided over by Bangladesh Pratidin Editor Loton Ekram and included addresses from Bogura-6 constituency lawmaker Rezaul Karim Badsha, Bogura-3 constituency lawmaker Abdul Muhit Talukder, and other officials.