Rangpur Presentation, 2014

WELCOME
Presentation on Rangpur District

&
District Administration, Rangpur
(Md. Fahad Pervez Bosunia)
2013
Rangpur
Worked Before:
Farid Ahmed
Collector / District
Magistrate/Deputy
Commissioner, Rangpur
1) ADC, Mymensingh (4 years)

2) Cantonment
Executive
Officer Gazipur/ Savar Cantt.
(2 years)
3) UNO, Sadullapur, Gaibandha
(3 years)
4) Dist. Anticorruption officer/
ACO, taskforce, Dhaka (3
years)
5) PS to chairman/ Executive
Officer/ , Rangamati Hill Dist.
Council (3 years)
6) Asst . Commissioner and
Magistrate , Rangamati (3
years)
Historical Background of District

Administration/ Post Creation
Rangpur
Collector : In 1772 AD, collector post was created

mainly for collection of land revenue on behalf of East
India Company.
District Magistrate : In 1869 AD, the post was created

for strengthening collector and to maintain law and order to
ensure criminal justice.
Deputy Commissioner : In 1959
AD, deputy
commissioner post introduced to represent the central govt.
to coordinate the development activities at district level and
to ensure development administration on behalf of central
government.
Historical Background of District

Administration/ Post Creation
Rangpur
Now: DC is the Head of District Administration and

broadly working :
(i) to look after land management as a Collector
(ii) to maintain law and order situation and look
after
executive magistracy as a District Magistrate
(iii)to provide services as development coordinator
and act as a representative of central govt. as
Deputy Commissioner
Very Recent: District administration is working as the

focal point office for ICT dissemination and build up
Digital Bangladesh.
Rangpur
Rangpur Division
& Rangpur District
in maps
Position of Rangpur District in

Bangladesh
North
Rangpur
Rangpur District in Rangpur Division
Rangpur
Map of Rangpur District
Rangpur
Administrative Units of Rangpur

District
Upazilla
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sadar
Mithapukur
Pirganj
Pirgachha
Badarganj
Gangachara
Kownia
Taraganj
8 Upazillas
1 City
Corporation
3 Municipalities
76 Union
Parishads
City Corporation (One)

1. Rangpur City Corporation
Municipality (Three)
1. Bodorganj
2. Haragach
3. Pirganj
Office of the Deputy Commissioner,

Rangpur
Rangpur
Inauguration of New DC Office
Rangpur
Inauguration of Deputy Commissioners new office

Building by
Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 08 January
Rangpur
Organogram of
District
Administration
Organogram
Rangpur
Rangpur
Sections and
Services provided
by DC Office
Sections and Services
Rangpur
General Section:
To assist distribution of fertilizer among the farmers.
Issue and renewal of license of brick field owners
To celebrate International days.
Receive and dispatch of letters of DC office
Education and welfare Section :
Activities related to freedom fighters.
Activities related to public exams & edu. institution.
Dissemination of Public Exams results
Nezarat Section :
Provide all sorts of logistics
Protocol, accommodation and serve of VVIPs/ VIPs
Maintenance of circuit house and management of vehicles
Rangpur
Local Govt. Section :

Making link between local and central government.
Monitoring activities related to Union Parishad, Upazilla
Parishad, Municipalitiy , City Corporation.
Salary distribution & supervision of activities of village
police, secretary of Union Parishad.
Lease out and fixing toll rate of Hat-Bazar and other
activities
Immigrant welfare Section :
Preservation and supply of information related to foreign
employment
Help & assist expatriate (SA) workers from one stop
service desk.
Rangpur
Revenue Section :
Management of agricultural/ non-agricultural khash
lands
Management of Sairat mahal , hat-bazar, wakfo estate ,
forest land, abandoned property, etc.
Administration and supervision of AC land office , Tohsil
office & land revenue related sections.
Land Acquisition Section :
Activities related to land requisition and acquisition .
Settlement Record Room Section :
Preservation & supply of Khatian, (C.S/S.A/R.S)
Selling of Mouza Maps
Land record digitization , preservation and providing
Rangpur
Revenue Munshikhana Section :

All activities related to civil suits of public property.
General Certificate Section :
Taking legal steps for recovery of public demands by
PDR act 1913
Relief and Rehabilitation Section :
Functions related to Test Relief, Grant relief , food for
work, money for work etc.
To operate Relief and Rehabilitation activities during pre
and post disasters.
Rangpur
Treasury Section :
Preserve and supply of stamps to the licensed venders
Preserve valuable property of the govt.
Preserve and supply of question papers of public exams
and confidential documents.
JM Section :
Issue and renewal of license of gun and explosive
materials
To give no objection certificate for establishing filling
stations, fuel dealer , acid user , etc.
To look after the executive magistracy and mobile court.
Rangpur
Trade and Commerce Section :

Issue and renewal of license related to specific mentioned
trade and commerce
Activities related to import and export of special goods
Issue and renewal of licenses of essential commodities
Information and Complaint Section :
Receive and disposal of all type of complaint
Management of front desk & help desk.
Rangpur
ICT Section :
To implement the program related to digital Bangladesh at
district level.
Monitoring and supervision of district web portal, National EService System (NESS) and union information & service center
(UISC) activities.
Conduct training program on ICT & E-Governance in the
district.
Confidential Section :
Preparing and sending fortnightly confidential report to the
govt. on law & order and key issues.
Time to time preparing and sending instant situation reportreturn to the govt. as per demand.
To co-ordinate inspection, visit of subordinate office & other govt./
Rangpur
Origin of Name
Rangpur
Nomenclature
Rangpur
Vhagadatta, the king of Kamrup, built his

Rongmahal beside Ghaghat river in Rangpur.
Rongopur derived from Rongmahal.
In ancient time Rongopur was known as a

place of enjoyment. Rongo might have
derived from enjoyment.
Rongopur could have derived from dyeing
(Rong kora) jute bag.
Rangpur
Rangpur : At a
glance
Rangpur:
Basic Facts
At a glance
Origin of the district : 1772 AD

Geographical Location: 25 44 North, 8915 East.
Boundary
: Nilphamari district on the north,
Gaibandha district on the
south,
Kurigram district on the east
and
Dinajpur district on the west.
Annual average
: maximum- 32 , minimum-11.2c
Temperature
Average annual rain
: 2931mm.
Area
Post Code
: 2370.45 sq km
: 5400
Rangpur:
Basic Facts
At a glance
Population
: 29,96,336 persons (2011 census adjusted)
Male
: 15,01,647 (50.92%),
Female
: 14,94,689 (49.08%)
Muslim
: 89.60%, Hindu : 9.59%, Others : 0.81%
Population density : 1416 persons/ sq km
Total voters
: 19,49,653 (Male- 9,65,200, Female9,54,453)
Rangpur:
Basic Facts
At a glance
Parliamentary seats: Total 6

Sl.
No.
Nationa
l Seat
Number
Local
Seat
Number
Area
Name
19
Rangpur Gangachara Hossain Makbul

Shahrier
-1
20
Rangpur Taragonj2
Badargonj
21
Raushan Ershad
Rangpur Rangpur
3
Sadar (With
City
Corporation
)
Anisul Islam
Mondol
Photo
Rangpur:
Basic Facts
Sl.
No.
Nationa
l Seat
Number
Local Seat
Number
Area
At a glance
Name
22
Rangpur-4
PirgachhaKawnia
Tipu Munshi
23
Rangpur-5
Mithapukur
H.N. Ashequr
Rahman
24
Rangpur
6
Pirgonj
Abu Kalam Azad
Photo
Rangpur:
Basic Facts
City Corporation
203
Wards of city corporation
Upazilla
Thana (Police Stations)
Municipality
Pirgonj)
Union
Mouza
Rivers
Jamuneshwari,
Open water bodies
At a glance
: 1 (Rangpur City Corporation,

sq km)
: 33
: 8
: 8
: 3 (Badargonj, Haragachh,
: 76
: 1194
: 5 (Teesta, Ghaghot,
Korotoya and Akhira)
: 11
Rangpur:
Basic Facts
Hat-bazar (village markets)
Total Land
Union Land Office
Paved roads
Non paved roads
Abashon/ Asrain/Cluster
village Project
Number of boat stations
temporary 2)
Tribal population
At a glance
: 215
: 566826 Acre
: 72
: 4417 km
: 1,015 km
: 61
: 19 (Permanent 17 and
: 18,018 Santals, Coach, Orao, Munda tribals
live in Mithapukur, Pirgonj and Badargonj
Upazillas
Disaster prone areas
: Pirgachha, Kawnia and

Gangachara (2/3 union in char area)
Rangpur:
Agriculture
At a glance
Main crops :
Rice, Jute, Tobacco, Potato, Sugarcane, Vegetables.
Main fruits :
Mango, Lichi, Jackfruit, Banana
Cropping intensity: 244%
Cultivable land
:
1,77,984
Hectares
1) Single crop
2) Double crop
3) Triple crop
:
:
:
12911
110475
54598
Agriculture based families
4,58,307
1) Landless farmers
2) Marginal farmers
3) Small farmers
4) Intermediate farmers
5) Rich farmers
:
:
:
:
:
129207
213039
64856
43830
7375
Rangpur :
Education
Literacy rate
Public University
Govt. Medical College
Private Medical College
Private Dental College
Private Unani College
Homeopathic medical
College
University College
Intermediate College
Agricultural Extension
Training Institute
Law College
At a Glance
:
:
:
:
:
:
58% (Approx.)
01
01
04
01
01
:
:
:
01
03
114
:
:
Govt. 1, private 3
01
Rangpur :
Education
Govt. Technical College
:
Private Technical College
:
Govt. Commercial College
:
Govt. Teachers Training College :
Govt. Cadet College
:
Govt. High School
:
Private High School
:
Govt. Polytechnic Institute
:
Govt. Technical School & College :
At a Glance
01
02
01
01
01
03
501
01
01
Rangpur :
Education
Govt. Primary School
Govt. Primary Teachers
Training Institute
National University Regional Center
Regional Rice Research Institute
Regional Agriculture Research Institute
Regional Jute research Institute
Regional Cotton Development Board
Regional Public Service commission Office
At a Glance
: 1338
: 01
: 01
: 01
: 01
: 01
: 01
: 01
Rangpur:
Occupational Pattern
Agriculture
Agricultural labour
Wage labour
Trade
Service
Others
:
:
:
:
:
:
At a glance
40.26 %
28.01 %
4.88 %
10.12 %
5.56 %
11.17 %
Rangpur
Notable
Personalities
of Rangpur
Notable persons
Rangpur
Notable persons
Rangpur
Notable persons
Devi Chaudhurani
Leader of the anti- British movement
She is the famous character of Bankim

Chandra, renowned Bengali Novelist
Born: September 9, 1872
Pirgachha, Rangpur
Died: August 18, 1945
Rangpur
Notable persons
Rangpur
Notable persons
Justice Abu Sadat
Mohammad Sayem
Sixth President of Bangladesh
In office
6 November 1975- 21 April 1977
Chief Justice of Bangladesh
Born: 29 March 1916
Munshipara, Rangpur, Bangladesh
Died:
8 July 1997 (aged 81)
Rangpur
Notable persons
Hussain Muhammad
Ershad
President of Bangladesh
Tenure
11 December 1983- 6
December1990
Born: 1 February 1930 (age 83)
Rangpur
Notable persons
Ancient Poet Heyat
Mamud
Heyat Mamud (18th century) Bangla
poet was born in the village of
Jharbishila under Chitrakol union in
Pirganj within the period of 1680-90.
He wrote different kinds book in

Islamic religious ethics. From his
creation so far four books of poems:
Janganama (1723), Sarbabhedavani
(1732), Hitajnanavani (1753) and
Ambiyavani (1758) was found.
Rangpur
Notable persons
Mowlana Keramat Ali
Jainapuri
He was a famous religious and spiritual saint
and social reformer. He borned in 1800 AD. A
mosque was established to the commemoration
of his death in 1873 at Munshipara, near Judge
Court , Rangpur City. He spent his last 3 years
of his life in Rangpur district to preach Islam.
He wrote 41 books on theology and religion
Rangpur
Notable persons
Anisul Hoque
Famous Writer
Born: 1965 in Rangpur
Rangpur
Notable persons
Munajat Uddin
Famous Reporter, Journalist
Munajat Uddin was one of the best sons of the soil

and pioneer of rural journalism giving a special
dimension and importance to investigative news
reporting in the history of Bangladesh. Objective
and investigative reporting of Munajat
Uddin
disclosed the worries of the suffering humanity and
unmasked the criminals, corrupts, extortionists, antisocial elements and organised criminal gangs
In society.
Munajat Uddin born at Gangachara upazilla . He
met a mysterious death after falling from a ferry in
the confluence of the rivers Jamuna-Brahmaputra at
Kalasonar Char in Gaibandha on December 29,
1995.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Historical and
Places of Interest of
Rangpur
Historical/ Interesting Places

Tajhat Rajbari
The palace was built byMaharaja
Kumar Gopal Lal Roy in the
beginning of the 20th century. He
was a jeweler by profession. It is
believed that from the conspicuous
appearance of his Taj or jeweled
crown, his estate derived the name
of Tajhat.
From 1984 to 1991 the palace was
used as a Rangpur High Court
Branch of the Supreme Court of
Bangladesh. In 1995 the palace
was declared as a protected
monument by the Department of
Archaeology
Recognizing its
outstanding architectural value the
Government of Bangladesh shifted
the Rangpur Museum here.
Rangpur

Keramotiya Mosque
This mosque was established

in
1873
to
the
commemoration of famous
religious
and
spiritual
preacher Mowlana Keramat
Ali.
It
is
situated
at
Munshipara,
near
Judge
Court , Rangpur City.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Carmichael College
Carmichael College is one

of the most prestigious and
famous
educational
institution
in
Northern
Bangladesh.
On
10
November
1916,
Lord
Carmichael
laid
the
foundation stone of this
University College.
The
architectural view of the
college building is very
attractive and expresses its
tradition.
Administrative Building

Rokeya Memorial
Memorial of
Rokeya
Sakhawat Hossain, prolific
writer and social worker of
Bengal, situated at village
Pairabandh , Mithapukur
Upazilla , at Rangpur
District. Newly renovated
structure was inaugurated
in the year of 2011 by the
then DC
ABM Enamul
Hoque.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Birth place of Begum Rokeya Shakhawat

Hossain at Pairabandh, Mithapukur, Rangpur

Rangpur Town Hall
This historical hall was built

in 1890. It is a public place
for mass meeting and cultural
function. During the liberation
war of Bangladesh in 1971
this building was used by
Pakistan Army as a torture
center. Hundreds of freedom
fighters were brought here &
killed brutally.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Cultural Academy Building of Rangpur
This cultural academy

was established in
1987. Former DC Mr.
Tofael Ahmed laid the
foundation stone of
this building. Later Mr.
Moazzem
Hossain
extended its 2nd floor.

Vinno-jogot (theme
park)
Artificial amusement park
vinno-jogot was established
in 2001. Many rides ,
planetarium,
3D
cinema
show, places for fun games
are there in this park. A wellfurnished
hotel
and
restaurant
is
another
attraction of this theme park.
A
renowned entrepreneur
Mr. Shah Alam Chowdhury is
the
founder
of
this
establishment.
Rangpur

Vinno-jogot (theme park)
Rangpur

Zilla Parishad Building
In 1915 District Council
Building of Rangpur was
erected. It was inaugurated
by Nawab Sir Shamsul
Huda,
K.I.C.S.,
the
member
of
Bengal
Executive Council . This
building has an immense
historical and architectural
value.
Rangpur

Shahid Mannan Toron
It is the main gate of

Rangpur Cantonment.
It was named after the
memory of Bir Uttam
Shahid Mannan.
Rangpur

Shahid Minar
It is a monument of martyrs
of
national language
movement
1952
and
liberation war 1971. Every
year thousands of people
offer flower wreath in this
sacred place.
Rangpur

Arjon at Modern More
For the commemoration of liberation

war martyrs , this monument was built
by Ex- DC of Rangpur Mr. Moazzem
Hossain in the year of
2001 at
Modern More (Intersection road) ,
which is the gateway of Rangpur
District.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Nishbetgonj Martyrland Memorial

In the liberation war 1971,
there was a bloody battle
took place on 28 March in
Nishbetgonj, 4 km away from
Rangpur
City Center .
Thousands of tribal freedom
fighters fought against the
strong Pak Army of Rangpur
Cantonment with traditional
weapon of bow and arrow. Six
hundred freedom fighters
were martyred in this event.
Ex Army Chief Lt. General
Mushtafizur Rahman, BB
founded this memorial on 17
February 2000.
Rakta Gourav (Proud of

Blood)

Bangladesh Bank, Rangpur
Bangladesh Bank Building

established on 8 January
2011. Honorable Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina
inaugurated this building.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Rangpur Medical College & Hospital
Rangpur
Govt. Medical
College and Hospital was
established in the year of
1966. Highest and most
modern medical facilities
and services are available
here.
Every year 250
students achieve MBBS
and BDS degrees from this
prestigious
medical
institution.

Collectorate School and College
Collectorate
School
and College is one of
the renowned and best
educational institution ,
directly governed by
District Administration,
Rangpur.
On
5
February 1998, Former
Deputy Commissioner
Mr. Moazzem Hossain
established
this
institution. Now about
2700
students
are
studying here.
Rangpur

Judge Court, Rangpur
New
judge
court
building was establish
in the year of 1995.
Rangpur

Rangpur Recreation Garden & Zoo
Rangpur
Recreation
Garden & Zoo is the
2nd government zoo of
Bangladesh. Another
one is Dhaka central
zoo. This zoo is one of
the
attractive
recreation center of the
inhabitants
of
Rangpur.
It was
established on 23
August ,1991.
Rangpur
Animals in Rangpur
recreation
garden
and zoo
Rangpur

Wazed Miah Toron
This is the main gate of Dr.

Wazeds village house. It is
situated at Pirgonj upazilla in
Rangpur district. Dr. Wazed
Miah was the prominent
nuclear scientists of the
country. He was also the
husband of our present prime
minister Sheikh Hasina.
Rangpur

Wazed Miah Bridge
Dr. Wazed Miah Bridge

over the Korotoa river
was inaugurated on 31
July , 2013 by the
Present Prime Minister
Sheikh
Hasina.
It
connects
the
two
important
upazillas of
Rangpur and Dinajpur
districts.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Teesta Bridge
Teesta Bridge over the Teesta river connected Rangpur with Kurigram
district and it saves valuable time of the people on their road
communication. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated it on 12
September, 2012 .
Rangpur
Syama sundari Canal
This artificial canal was excavated in 1890 to reduce water

congestion and water-borne diseases of Rangpur town. 9
km. long this canal was inaugurated by Sir Stewart Colvin
Bayley, Lt. Governor of Bengal.

Joy Sadon
Birth place of Dr. Wazed

Miah
,husband
of
honorable Prime Minister
Sheikh
Hasina.
Dr.
Wazed
was
the
prominent
nuclear
scientist, died on 2009.
This building was named
after Sojib Wazed Joy ,
son of Sheikh Hasina
and Dr. Wazed.
Rangpur

Graveyard of Wazed
Miah
Rangpur

Nobdigonj Martyr land
This mass graveyard 6
km away from Rangpur
City. Many men were killed
here during the liberation
war
of
Bangladesh.
According to the plaque 11
people were killed in this
place
Rangpur

Payra Chattar (Pigeon Square)
Heart of the
city, symbol of
peace
and
tranquility
Rangpur
Rangpur
The rejoicing view of the main gate of the DCs Bungalow
Gate of DCs Bungalow recently planned, constructed and renovated by

present DC Mr. Farid Ahmed
140 years old DCs

Bungalow and plaque
of newly erected gate
Rangpur
Rangpur
Bangladesh Rice Research Institute

It is one of the pioneer
research
institute
of
Rangpur in the field of
agriculture. The scientists
are engaged
here to
develop
high-yield and
flood-resistant variety of
paddy in our country. BRI51, 52 are the specially
developed varieties of this
institute.

Rangpur Public Library
It is one of the ancient public

library in Bangladesh. It was
established in 1854. DC
Rangpur is ex-officio chairman
of the public library. .
Rangpur

Parjatan (Tourism) Motel
After renovation this tourism motel was inaugurated on

28 November 2012 by tourism minister Mr. Faruk Khan.
This motel is a popular destination of tourism loving
people
Rangpur

Circuit House
It is the century old govt.

establishment were high
level
distinguished
delegates stay during
their visits.
District
administration look after
this institution.
Rangpur

Inner view of Circuit House
Rangpur
Rangpur
Surovi Uddan (Fragrance Garden)
This garden is one of the important breathing point of Rangpur

city. In 1991, former DC A.S.M. Mobaidul Islam established
this park. It is managed by District Administration.

Chiklir Bil
It is one of the most
natural attraction of the
citizen of the Rangpur city.
Area of its water body is
97 acres . It is only 3 km
away
from city heart.
Various kinds of birds and
fishes are found here.
Some investments can
make it a unique tourism
spot of Rangpur city.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Prominent Private Hotel/ Restaurant
North View Hotel, outer and inner view
Rangpur
Prominent Private Hotel/ Restaurant
Dinning hall, conference room and

swimming pool of North View
Hotel(clock-wise)

Prominent Private Hotel/
Restaurant
Mid-night Sun and CASPIA,

two
chinese
restaurants,
Rangpur and RDRS guest
house (clockwise)
Rangpur
Rangpur
Places for sports
Cricket garden of Rangpur (established and

managed by district administration, Rangpur )
Rangpur
Places for sports
Rangpur District stadium (1965) and Table tennis

association building (1960). Rangpur stadium is
managed by DSA & District Administration,
Tennis ground, riffle

club, and basket ball
ground of Rangpur
(clock-wise).
Riffle
club is managed by
District Adminstration,
Rangpur
Rangpur
Rangpur
Initiatives and
Innovative steps of
District
Administration,
Rangpur
Initiatives and Innovative steps
Rangpur
Charitable Eye Hospital established and managed by

District Administration
Rangpur
Former Deputy Commissioner Mr. Moazzem Hossain was the founder

of this Rangpur Diabetic Association. It was established in 1978 by the
patronization of district administration. Three doctors are engaged for
providing services among hundreds of patients everyday.
Rangpur
Honorable Prime minister Sheikh Hasina is

distributing blanket among the distressed people
Rangpur
Another
remarkable step of
district
administration is
distribution of
wheel chairs
among 330
disables.
Distribution of wheel chairs
Distribution of
wheel chairs
Rangpur
Rangpur
Transferring of cheque to mother of the first martyr of Rangpur,

Shonku
Inauguration
of
National
Service
Project at 2 upazillas
in Rangpur district
have unveiled the
opportunities
to
enter employment
facilities of the rural
youth in the under
privileged areas
Rangpur
Anti Drug Campaign at a High School in

Rangpur .
Out of routine work , every month district
administration arranges minimum two antidrug campaign to motivate and build
awareness among the students of schools
and colleges.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Reception ceremony of Freedom Fighters on Victory
Rangpur
Distribution of Corporate SIM of mobile phone

to all UNOs, AC (Lands), Chairmans and
Secretaries of Union Parishad. This move has
given the opportunity to easy communication
between service providers and service receivers.

An
innovative
idea has
been
introduced
to identify
the officials
and stuffs in
office and
outside.
Identity Card
Rangpur
Rangpur
By the help of union parishad governance projects (UPGP) , this

Resource Corner was inaugurated at DC office on 15 April 2013
by present DC Mr. Farid Ahmed for quick references of latest
information and updates of administration .
Rangpur
Innovation Workshop on service delivery
Rangpur
Workshop on innovation on public service delivery
Rangpur
Scholarship giving ceremony of Rangpur Foundation.

This year scholarships amounting taka 11 lac has distributed
among 3 hundred students. Rangpur foundation was established
in 2006 by former DC Nazrul Islam Khan.
Rangpur
Female National School Champion Football team of Rangpur

Palichhara Govt. Primary School of Rangpur Sadar achieved this
honor in 2013 patronized by district administration, Rangpur.
Rangpur
Wife of DC is distributing prizes among National ChampionWomen

Handball team
In 2013, Rangpur District Women Sports Council acquired this rare honor
by the patronization of district womens sports association, Rangpur.
Rangpur
Inauguration of National Service for youth

employment on 28 February, 2013
Rangpur
Operation of mobile court against adulterated food and

formalin contaminated fruits
Every month hundreds of mobile courts are given drive
against anti-law activities by Executive Magistrates of DC
office

The new variety of Sweet and
Tasty Haribhanga Mango
Recently this mango has
become the brand of
Rangpur
district.
Agriculturist Md. Abdus
Salam Sarker innovated this
variety and made it a vast
popularity in our country.
Now-a-days thousands of
tons of Haribhanga mango
are produced in Rangpur &
exported to other districts
even in foreign countries.
Rangpur
Rangpur
Rangpur Division
Rangpur Division
Office of the Divisional Commissioner
Rangpur
Rangpur Division
Rangpur
The new Rangpur division was formed on 9

March, 2010
It is the 7th administrative division of Bangladesh
Rangpur division consists of 8 districts, named as
Rangpur, Dinajpur, Gaibandha, Kurigram,
Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Thakurgaon and
Panchagarh
First divisional commissioner was Mr. Jashim
Uddin Ahmed and his tenure was 12 July, 2010 to
15 May, 2013
Present divisional commissioner is Mr.
Muhammad Dilwar Bakth. He took his office on 16
May, 2013
History of Rangpur Division
Rangpur
Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina first declared

Rangpur Division in a public meeting held on 1 July 2001
at Pairabandh, Mithapukur.
It was a political pledge taken by present democratic
government in their election manifesto of 9th national
election that held on 29 december 2008.
25 January 2010, Rangpur Division was approved in
NICAR meeting of Cabinet Division.
Gazette was published in 9 March 2010.
On 12 July 2010, the first Divisional Commissioner of
Rangpur Division Mr. Jashim Uddin Ahmed joined and
Rangpur as the 7th division of Bangladesh started her
administrative journey.
Rangpur City Corporation
City Corporation Building
Rangpur
Formation of Rangpur City Corporation
Rangpur
On 28 June, 2012 Rangpur municipality was upgraded and

declared as a city corporation.
City Corporation consists of 33 wards with area of 203 sq.
km.
On 20 December, 2012 first election of city corporation held
Sharfuddin Ahmed Jhontu was elected as the first mayor of
the city corporation while 44 other were elected as
councilors
Newly elected mayor took oath on 5 February, 2013
Begum Rokeya University

Campus
Rangpur
Rangpur
Honorable prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh

Hasina
inaugurated Begum Rokeya university on 8 January,
2011
The area of the university is 75 acres which was
allotted from Carmichael College , the other famous
and traditional educational institution of northern
Bangladesh.
Rangpur
Steps to Digital
Bangladesh
Steps to Digital Bangladesh
Help Desk has

been established
at
the
very
entrance of DC
Office to provide
services directly
to the people
Help Desk
Rangpur
Now
the
people
can
easily
know
what sorts of
services
are
going to be
provided, by
whom, where
and how.
Citizen Charter
Rangpur

To
ensure
accountability and
to take proper
action on any
complain
a
complain box has
been established
beside help desk.
Complain Box
Rangpur

With the support
of
UNICEF
a
complete
computer lab has
been established
in DC Office and
training programs
are being held
continuously
to
increase
the
competency
of
officers and stuffs.
Computer Lab
Rangpur
Citizens
can
obtain
important land
related record
of
rights,
certificates
from this EService
centers within
3 days time
District E-Service
Center
Rangpur
Establishment
of
Union
Information
and Service Centers
at all union council
offices have given
the opportunity to all
citizens to access
ICT facilities even at
the remote areas
UISC
Rangpur

Introduction
of
Video
Conferencing
System
among
central, divisional
and local level
offices
which
eases
to
hold
remote meetings
that
saves
valuable time and
money
Rangpur
Video Conferencing
Rangpur
Digital Innovation Fair

Arrange
of
Digital
Innovation
Fair
has
inspired
young
entrepreneurs to develop
outsourcing business and
small software industries
Hundreds
of
new
entrepreneurs
and
software designers joined
in the Digital Innovation
Fair and showed their
innovations from different
stalls.
Rangpur
Arrangement of three days long Science

and Technology Fair
Young inventors are showing their projects in the fair. (March,

2013)
Rangpur
Creation
of
informative and rich
web portal
of
Rangpur
District
has enabled the
citizens easy access
to
the
essential
information of the
govt. offices which
ensures
transparency
and
accountability
Rangpur District Web portal
Introduction
of
National E-Service
System (NESS) is
the pioneer to make
offices
true
automation
and
supported
remote
file
management
system which leads
the offices to the
paperless one
NESS
Rangpur
Success of Rangpur District Administration in

the field of digitalization
Rangpur
1) Rangpur DC office claimed the top

position in UISC monthly income and
regular data uploading activities since
last three months among 64 districts of
Bangladesh.
2) Rangpur placed one of the top three
performers among 8 districts of the
division in E-Service performance for
the last three months.
Rangpur
Recent notable
Development
Program
Recent Developments
1. Declaration of
Rangpur
Division
Rangpur
Recent Developments
a)
2. Establishment of
12 divisional
Sadar office out of
14
Rangpur
Divisional
Commissioners Office
b) DIG office
c) LGED
d) Health
e) Agriculture
f) Livestock
g) Food
h) Fisheries
i)
Cooperatives
j)
BPSC
k) Secondary and Higher
Education
l) Primary education
Recent Developments
3)
Beginning
of
official activities of
City Corporation
Rangpur
Recent Developments
4.Establishment
of
Begum
Rokeya
University,
Rangpur
Rangpur
Recent Developments
5.Establishment
new building
collectorate
of
of
Rangpur
Recent Developments
6.
Inauguration of
Teesta Bridge
Rangpur
Recent Developments
7.
Inauguration of
Dr. Wazed Miah
Bridge
Rangpur
Recent Developments
8. Establishment of
regional passport
office building
Rangpur
Recent Developments
Recent Developments
9. Establishment of
Election
Commissions
Server Station
Rangpur
Recent Developments
10.To wide in four lane

of main road of
Rangpur.
Construction work
was inaugurated on
20 March 2011.
Rangpur
Recent Developments
11.
Newly
established 500
bed
annex
building
of
Rangur Medical
College
and
Hospital
Rangpur
Recent Developments
12.
District
Freedom Fighter
Council Building.
In
2013
this
building
has
constructed and
opened for official
use.
Rangpur
Recent Developments
Rangpur
13. Foundation of 2nd Tista Bridge

14. Foundation of New Bhaban and auditorium of
Shilpakala Academy
15. Foundation of Complex of Divisional
Commissioner
16. Foundation of Anex Bhaban of Circuit House
17. Foundation of Officers Dormitory
18. Foundation of of Marine Academy
19. Foundation of Zilla Parishad City Center, Rangpur
(On going)
20. Establishment of regional office of PSC
Recent Developments
Rangpur
22. Establishment of Textile Institute

23. Building od Pirganj Upazilla Parishad Complex
Bhaban
24. Starting of Pirganj Pourashava, Rangpur
25. Beginning of inter-district train service
26. Establishment of computer lab at edu. Institute
(77)
27. Starting of National Service
Program
28. Starting of Upazilla Governance Project
29. Starting of Union Governance Project
30. Starting of Ekti Bari Ekti Khamar Project
Recent Developments
Rangpur
31. Activating village courts in Bangladesh Project

32. Building of District Muktijodha Complex Bhaban
33. Building of Press Club Bhaban, Rangpur
34.Progress in building digital Bangladesh
Rangpur
Problems
Problems
Rangpur
Practice of Polygamy
Drug Addiction
Lack of Industries
Absence of gas transmission

Tobacco based industries and Biri, Cigarette
factory
Environmental Pollution
Unemployment
Rangpur
Prospects
Important Issues to be addressed
Rangpur
1) To establish the transmission network of gas line for

delivery of natural gasses in the agriculture based
industry and composite textile mills in this region
2) Establishment of Education Board
3) Development of marketing infrastructure
4) Construction of Bijoy embankment
5) Establishment of National Women Training Centre in
Pairabandh
6) Construction of a bridge over the Jamuneshwari river
at
Milonpur union in Mithapukur upazilla
7) Establishment of CSD/ Silo for food preservation and
security
9) Development of
Shataranji industry
at Nishbetgonj and
Radhakrishnapur
Rangpur
Rangpur
High Quality Benaroshi Shari (Womens dress)
10)
Development
of
Benaroshi village and
weavers skill Project, 1st
phase has completed.
Next phase of two years
project is going to be
started.

Weaving of Benaroshi
If
the
forthcoming
project is extended up
to 2016 and a special
allocation of 1 crore
taka for procurement of
an automatic calendar
can be made, then it is
expected
that
this
industry will be selfreliant and sustainable.
Rangpur
Rangpur
11) Khalaspir coal mine under Pirganj (unexcavated).

12) Shampur sugar mill at Badarganj can be expanded.
13) Chiklir Bill near city can be an important tourist

spot.
14) Specialized mango Haribhanga Aam and banana
producing zone.
Rangpur
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
Rangpur
BTV has a satellite station in Rangpur.

Rangpur has almost 17 cinema halls.
There are over 828 clubs, 3 theatre stages, 14 theatre
groups and 2 public libraries in Rangpur.
There is a museum and a big Zoo at the heart of the
city.
There is an ancient auditorium named 'Town Hall' at
the center of the city, where different cultural
programs are held.
There are a good number of locally published newspapersDainik Juger Alo, Dainik Rangpur Chitra, Dainik Dabanol,
Dainik Mayabazar, dainik Baher Songbad, Dainik Poribesh,
Dainik Prothom Khabor, Dainik Akhira, Dainik Gono Alo,
Rangpur
Recommendations
Recommendations
Rangpur
Agro-based industrial development
Infrastructure Development
Establishment of EPZ as communication with Rangpur with
the whole country is very easy through Bangabandhu

Jamuna
Multipurpose Bridge
Quick establishment of Hi-tech park and special economic

zone, Rangpur.
Incentive for small entrepreneur

Small and medium industry development
Rangpur
Conclusion
Conclusion
Rangpur
Rangpur district is a very resourceful in terms of

its cultural heritage and potential of its inhabitants.
Agriculture may be the driving force of
development of this area if we adapt latest
technology. This district is a hub of all 8 districts
of the division. So if we focus and develop agrobased and tourism industries then it can change the
whole economic scenario of the entire area that
can be contributed positively in our national GDP
in the near future.

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Presentation on Rangpur District

1) ADC, Mymensingh (4 years)

Historical Background of District

Collector : In 1772 AD, collector post was created

District Magistrate : In 1869 AD, the post was created

Historical Background of District

Now: DC is the Head of District Administration and

Very Recent: District administration is working as the

Position of Rangpur District in

Rangpur District in Rangpur Division

Map of Rangpur District

Administrative Units of Rangpur

City Corporation (One)

Office of the Deputy Commissioner,

Inauguration of New DC Office

Inauguration of Deputy Commissioners new office

Sections and Services

Sections and Services

Local Govt. Section :

Sections and Services

Sections and Services

Revenue Munshikhana Section :

Sections and Services

Sections and Services

Trade and Commerce Section :

Sections and Services

Vhagadatta, the king of Kamrup, built his

In ancient time Rongopur was known as a

Origin of the district : 1772 AD

: 29,96,336 persons (2011 census adjusted)

Parliamentary seats: Total 6

Rangpur Gangachara Hossain Makbul

Abu Kalam Azad

: 1 (Rangpur City Corporation,

Disaster prone areas

: Pirgachha, Kawnia and

Agriculture based families

She is the famous character of Bankim

8 July 1997 (aged 81)

He wrote different kinds book in

Born: 1965 in Rangpur

Munajat Uddin was one of the best sons of the soil

Historical/ Interesting Places

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This mosque was established

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Carmichael College is one

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Birth place of Begum Rokeya Shakhawat

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This historical hall was built

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Cultural Academy Building of Rangpur

This cultural academy

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It is the main gate of

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