Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD)

Expedite local government services

Local government services are being hampered in the absence of elected local representatives.

We need a local government reform commission

Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.

Repair the 147 unusable bridges in Barguna

We need localised development that is attuned to people’s needs and sufferings, not flashy megaprojects

Rural Bangladesh needs next-generation village roads

The streets of rural Bangladesh should value the safety and wellbeing of its users.

Dhaka to get additional 45cr litre water per day

Dhaka is going to get an additional 45 crore litres of water per day from a new Wasa water treatment plant project, to meet demands of city dwellers.

LGRD needs Tk 75 lakh for testing Wasa water

The Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) ministry has said Tk 75.61 lakh is needed for collecting and examining 1,065 samples of water supplied by the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) in its 11 zones.

LGRD minister directs officials to identify risky school buildings

Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam directs its officials to identify risky school buildings and ensure stern punishment of those responsible for irregularities during construction of PK Government Primary School in Barguna.

February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025

Expedite local government services

Local government services are being hampered in the absence of elected local representatives.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

We need a local government reform commission

Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

Repair the 147 unusable bridges in Barguna

We need localised development that is attuned to people’s needs and sufferings, not flashy megaprojects

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

Rural Bangladesh needs next-generation village roads

The streets of rural Bangladesh should value the safety and wellbeing of its users.

October 2, 2019
October 2, 2019

Dhaka to get additional 45cr litre water per day

Dhaka is going to get an additional 45 crore litres of water per day from a new Wasa water treatment plant project, to meet demands of city dwellers.

May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019

LGRD needs Tk 75 lakh for testing Wasa water

The Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) ministry has said Tk 75.61 lakh is needed for collecting and examining 1,065 samples of water supplied by the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) in its 11 zones.

April 7, 2019
April 7, 2019

LGRD minister directs officials to identify risky school buildings

Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam directs its officials to identify risky school buildings and ensure stern punishment of those responsible for irregularities during construction of PK Government Primary School in Barguna.