Abbreviations and Acronyms

ASA Association for Social Advancement

BRAC Building Resources Across Communities
BRDB Bangladesh Rural Development Board
CARE Cooperative for Assistance & Relief Everywhere
CNG Compressed Natural Gas
DAE Department of Agricultural Extension
DDM Department of Disaster Management
DGHS Directorate General of Health Services
DoF Department of Fisheries
DPE Directorate of Primary Education
DPHE Department of Public Health Engineering
DRM Disaster Risk Management
DRR Disaster Risk Reduction
DSHE Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education
DSS Department of Social Services
DYD Department of Youth Development
FGD Focus Group Discussion
FSCD Fire Service and Civil Defense
GoB Government of Bangladesh
HSSP Health Sector Support Project
ICT Information & Communication Technology
KII Key Informant Interviews
LGED Local Government Engineering Department
NGO Non-Government Organization
PIO Project Implementation Officer
REB Rural Electrification Board
SMC School Management Committee
SWOT Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats
UNO Upazila Nirbahi Officer
UP Union Parishad
UZP Upazila Parishad
WASH Water and Sanitation
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Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................1
2. Objectives...............................................................................................................................2
2.A General objective of the study.........................................................................................2
2.B Specific objectives of the study.......................................................................................2
3. Discussion with the villagers and formation of volunteer group for village development....3
3.A Focus Group Discussion..................................................................................................3
3.B Key Informant Interviews................................................................................................3
3.C Formation of volunteer group..........................................................................................3
4. SWOT analysis of the village................................................................................................4
5. Gap identification for achieving modern civic facilities........................................................8
6. Activities done for achieving the desired situation..............................................................10
7. Recommendations................................................................................................................11
7.A Short term action plan....................................................................................................11
7.B Long term action plan....................................................................................................12
8. Conclusion............................................................................................................................14
Annex 1: Baseline Data............................................................................................................15
Annex 2: List of Persons Met...................................................................................................17
Annex 3: Survey Questionnaire...............................................................................................18
Annex 4: Application submitted to Upazila Education officer (Primary)...............................20
Annex 5: Application submitted to Upazila Health & Family Planning Officer.....................21
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1. Introduction
Pitalganj, a village in Rupganj Upazila in Narayanganj District on the Bank of Sitalakhya
River, is located at 23°49'42.78" N and 90°32'29.77" E 1. The village is 19 km North-East2 of
Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh. It has 1027 households3, and the total area is 2.32 km². As per
the Population and Housing Census 2011, Pitalganj has a population of 5103 - male 2579
(50.5%), and female 2542 (49.5%). People of two religion live in the village – Muslim 4322
(84.7%), and Hindu 781 (15.3%). Pitalganj has a national average literacy rate of 45.2% (7+
years) – literacy rate among male is 46.8%, and female is 43.7%.
Religious institutions in Pitalganj include 8 Mosques, 1 Temple. Among the educational
institutions, there are 1 Primary School, 1 High School, 1 Madrasa, and 1 College in the
village. There are 1 Library, 1 Cinema Hall, 1 Women Organization and 3 Playgrounds.
There is no community clinic in Pitalganj.
Pitalganj is renowned for vegetable farming and fishing. As the economic value of land in the
village is increasing due to its vicinity to the Purbachal Housing Project, more and more land,
previously used for agricultural activities, are being bought or occupied by the Housing
Enterprises. As such, agricultural activities are declining gradually. The number of fishermen
is also declining because of water pollution by the effluents of Industries on the bank of
Sitalakhya River. A large number of the male population of the village work as expatriate
workers in the Middle East, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Cottage industries in Pitalganj include Goldsmith, blacksmith, woodwork, etc. There is one
permanent hut in Pitalganj.
Access to safe drinking water and sanitation cover of the village is satisfactory –
approximately 97.2% and 97.3% respectively. Coverage of electricity stands at 91.7% as per
the Population and Housing census-2011 Community Report: Narayanganj.
A number of NGOs are operating in Pitalganj, e.g., BRAC, CARITAS, ASA, CARE, and
PIDIM. The activities of these NGOs include - micro lending, promotion of solar energy,
biogas plant, etc.

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http://bd.geoview.info/pitalganj,1191051
2
http://trip-suggest.com/bangladesh/bangladesh-general/pitalganj/
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Population and Housing census-2011 Community Report: Narayanganj

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2. Objectives
Bangladesh is a country of villages. However, the original nature of the village is changing
with the modernization of the people’s lifestyle. The ruling party, being a political party
rooted in the village, has always considered villages as their central philosophy for
development and prosperity. In the independent country, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman incorporated a promise in Article 16 of the Constitution that the
state shall adopt effective measures to bring about a radical transformation in the rural areas
through promotion of an agricultural revolution, provision of rural electrification,
development of cottage and other industries, improvement in education, communications and
public health, so as progressively to remove the disparities in the living standards between
urban and rural areas. The present government has undertaken ‘My Village, My Town,’
project to materialize the commitment of Bangabandhu to make “Sonar Bangla” through the
transformation of every village to town. “My Village, My Town” is originally an agenda
under election manifesto of the incumbent government. The agenda is emanated from the
constitutional provision of Article 16. With that in consideration, the study focuses on
identifying the gaps that exist in the public service delivery in rural areas and propose a short
term and a long term action plan to overcome the gaps.
The General Objective and Specific Objectives are outlined in section 2.A and 2.B
respectively.
2.A General objective of the study
To establish modern civic facilities in my village by 2023 as part of the implementation of the
electoral manifesto of the government in power.
2.B Specific objectives of the study
 To identify existing gaps in education and provide time-bound action plans to address
the gaps and ensure education for all, and enhance equal opportunity.
 To identify existing gaps in access to sanitation and safe water, provide time-bound
action plans to address the gaps, and ensure access to sanitation and safe drinking
water for all.
 To identify existing gaps in primary healthcare provision, provide time-bound action
plans to address the gaps, and ensure access to primary healthcare for all.
 To identify existing gaps in electricity supply and coverage, provide time-bound
action plans to address the gaps, and ensure electricity for all.
 To identify existing gaps in ICT infrastructure and access to the internet, and ensure
high-speed internet for all.
 To identify existing gaps in communication infrastructure, provide time-bound action
plans to address the gaps, and ensure resilient road network for the village.
 To identify existing gaps in fire safety services, provide time-bound action plans to
address the gaps, and ensure coverage of fire safety services for the village.
 To identify existing gaps in agricultural production, provide time-bound action plans,
to address the gaps, and ensure a sustainable agricultural production practice for the
village.
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3. Discussion with the villagers and formation of volunteer group for

village development
On the second day of the field attachment, I carried out a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), 5
Key Informant Interviews (KII) to gather baseline information, and formed a volunteer group
to carry out a survey.
3.A Focus Group Discussion
I organized a Focus Group Discussion with the Union Parishad (UP) Chairman, village
elders, and youths in the Union Parishad Office. In the beginning, I described the attendants
about my assignment, and how it will help solve public service delivery gaps in the village.
The attendants appreciated my field activities and pledged their support to assist me with my
study. Then the chairman gave an elaborated speech on his development activities in Rupganj
Union. After that I started a Questions and Answers session in which I asked the attendants
questions on specific sectors, i.e., Healthcare, Education, Electrification, Financial Services,
Road Communication, Tele Communication, Rural Transportation, Water supply, Waste
Management, Sanitation, Rural Business Center, Agricultural Technology, Workshop
Facility, Bio-gas Plant, Fuel Supply, Solar Energy, and Safety and Security as prescribed in
the guideline for the field attachment. I took careful notes of the responses of the attendants.
3.B Key Informant Interviews
I carried out 5 Key Informant Interviews with Mr. Md. Abu Hossain Ranu, Chairman,
Rupganj Union Parishad; Mr. Khokon, UP Member, Ward 5, Rupganj Union Parishad; Ms.
Ferdaus Ara Khan, Principle, Abdul Huq Bhuiyan International School & College, Pitalgnaj,
Rupganj; Mr. Saiful Islam, President, Rupganj Press Club; and Mr. Salaudding, Madrasa
Super, Pitalganj Paschim Para Dakhil Madrasah, Rupganj. During the interviews, I asked the
participants sector-specific questions on Healthcare, Education, Electrification, Financial
Services, Road Communication, Tele Communication, Rural Transportation, Water supply,
Waste Management, Sanitation, Rural Business Center, Agricultural Technology, Workshop
Facility, Bio-gas Plat, Fuel Supply, Solar Energy, and Safety and Security services available
in Pitalganj. The information collected was carefully documented for analysis to identify
existing gaps in the public service delivery system in Pitalganj.
3.C Formation of volunteer group
I requested the attendants of Focus Group Discussion to volunteer for a survey to be carried
out for the assignment; 5 attendants volunteered. Members of the volunteer group are –
1. Ms. Ferdaus Ara Khan, Principle, Abdul Huq Bhuiyan International School &
College, Pitalgnaj, Rupganj
2. Mr. Saiful Islam, Rupganj Correspondents, Daily Manobjomin
3. Mr. Khalil Sikhdar, Rupganj Correspondents, Daily Inqilab
4. Mr. Monir Hossain, Businessman, Pitalganj, Rupganj
5. Mr. Harun Ur Rashid, Constable, Rupganj Thana, Bangladesh Police

I provided the volunteer group 50 survey questionnaires to collect responses from 10 adult
male, 10 adult female, 5 teachers, 10 students, 5 farmers, 5 businessmen, and 5 service
holders. The volunteer group was highly proactive and handed the survey responses over to
me the next day. The Survey Questionnaire is outlined in Annex 3.
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4. SWOT analysis of the village

The Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) assessment is a strategic
evaluation of the internal strengths and weaknesses, and the external opportunities and threats
for the village, Pitalganj, based on the outcomes of the discussions with government officials,
village elders and youths. The internal analysis identifies resources, capabilities, and
advantages inherent to the organization. The external analysis identifies opportunities to
leverage existing capabilities and address challenges. Therefore, the objective of this SWOT
analysis is to use the information gathered in the discussions to gain a better insight into the
existing gap in public service delivery.
SWOT Parameters Description
Location Pitalganj is only 19 km North-East of
Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh. Moreover,
Purbachal Housing Project is in the West,
Kanchon Industrial Area is in the east side
of the village, and a proposed Asian
Highway goes through Pitalganj. Proximity
to Dhaka, Purbachal Housing Project and
Kanchon Industrial Area gives the village a
unique location advantage.
Good Road Dhaka City Bypass Road goes through
Communication Pitalganj. Road Communication of the
village with Dhaka, other parts of
Narayanganj, Narshingdi and Gazipur is
very good.
Security Due to the location attribute of the village,
the Police Department is very proactive
Strengths
with the security situation of the village.
Low Disaster Risk The elevation level of Pitalganj is 17 meter
(56 feet) compared to 3 meters (10 feet)
national average elevation level. Therefore,
the risk of flood and waterlogging is low in
the village. Also, river erosion does not
occur on the bank of Sitalakhya. As such,
compared to many other parts of
Bangladesh, disaster risk in Pitalganj is
considerably low.
Religious Harmony Followers of two religion live in the village
– Muslim 4322 (84.7%), and Hindu 781
(15.3%). There has not been any report of
communal clashes in Pitalganj. People of
both religion in Pitalganj have been
coexisting side by side for centuries.
Weakness Education Awareness Awareness for education among the
business-households is generally low in
Narayanganj; a similar situation also
prevails in Pitalganj.
Enrollment rate at primary According to the Population and Housing
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SWOT Parameters Description

Education census - 2011, the enrollment rate in the
primary level of education is 82.8% in
Pitalganj, which is below the national
average, 97.97%4.
Literacy Rate According to the Population and Housing
census - 2011, the literacy rate in Pitalganj
is 45.2%, which is below the national
average, 72.3%.
Absence of Solid Waste An integrated Solid Waste Management
Management Service System is yet to be introduced in Pitalganj
Union Areas. As the economic significance
of the locality is increasing, the
urbanization process of Pitalganj will kick
off soon. It is high time that the concerned
urban planners start planning Solid Waste
Management strategies for Pitalganj.
Absence of Sewer and An integrated Sewer and Drainage System
Drainage System is yet to be introduced in Pitalganj Union
Areas. As the economic significance of the
locality is increasing, the urbanization
process of Pitalganj will kick off soon. It is
high time that the concerned urban planners
start implementing a Sewer and Drainage
System under the Union Road network of
Pitalganj.
Conflict over Land As the price of the land is increasing, the
Ownership conflict over land is also growing.
Moreover, there are also pressures from
Housing Enterprises to sell land to them.
Absence of Healthcare Pitalganj lacks adequate Healthcare
Infrastructure Infrastructure. There is no community
clinic in Pitalganj. The nearest Upazila
Health Complex is 6 km away and on the
other side of the river, which does not have
a bridge over it.
Opportunitie Economic and Business Because of its vicinity to Dhaka, Purbachal
s Potential Housing Project, and Industrial Areas of
Kanchon, Narayanganj, Pitalganj has huge
potential for economic and business
activities. Because of its central location,
Pitalganj has to potential to become a hub
of perishable foods delivery center. The
elevated bank of Sitalakhya and the scenic
beauty of the village also provides a nice
spot for the construction of Tourist Resorts
in Pitalganj.
Planned Use of Land and The urbanization in Pitalganj has not yet

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SWOT Parameters Description

Urbanization kicked off. Therefore, it is possible to go
for Risk Sensitive Land Use Planning for a
well-planned urban transformation of the
village.
Potential to Improve Pitalganj is adjacent to Dhaka, and
Primary Healthcare communication with other parts of
Services (PHS) Delivery Narayanganj is also good. Therefore, it is
easily possible to improve the primary
healthcare service delivery of the locality.
Potential to Improve Pitalganj is adjacent to Dhaka, and
Quality of Education communication with other parts of
Narayanganj is also good. Therefore, it is
easily possible to improve the quality of
education of the locality.
Potential for Vegetable Pitalganj is renowned for vegetable
Farming and Supply farming. However, vegetable farming is
decreasing, as more and more land is being
bought or occupied by the Housing
Enterprises and left empty. The location of
Pitalganj gives it a unique advantage to
become a vegetable supplier to Dhaka,
Oher parts of Narayanganj, Narsingdi, and
Gazipur.
Threats Pollution of Sitalakhya A major threat for Pitalganj is the pollution
River of Sitalakhya River due to the effluences
released by Industries on the other bank in
Kanchon. Adverse impact on indigenous
flora and fauna, the prevalence of water-
borne diseases, and loss of livelihood of
local fishermen are the major
environmental, health, and social
consequences of pollution of Sitalakhya
River.
Adverse impact on the Uncontrolled pollution of Sitalakhya River
Livelihood of Fishermen has depleted the fish species in the river
resulting in the loss of livelihood of local
fishermen.
Threat to Cottage Industry Due to the vicinity of Pitalganj to Dhaka,
the locals are leaving the cottage industries
to work in Dhaka to earn more resulting in
the gradual attrition of the cottage industry.
Menace of Land-grabbers The skyrocketed price of land in Pitalganj
has attracted land-grabbers, which is
becoming a source of social conflict in the
village.
Groundwater Decline and Submersible pump based water supply
Depletion system is used by Rupganj Union Parishad
to supply drinking water to the locals.
There is a significant risk that, extensive
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SWOT Parameters Description

use of submersible pumps will result in
groundwater depletion.
Labor Influx There is a possibility of external labor
influx in the village when the construction
activities in the Purbachal Housing Project
will start. External labor may cause strain
on existing resources and public service
delivery system. This may lead to social
tension and potential conflict.

A summary of the SWOT analysis using a visual representation is provided below:

Strengths Weaknesses
Location Education Awareness
Good Road Communication Enrollment Rate at Primary Education
Security Literacy Rate
Low Disaster Risk Absence of Solid Waste Management Service
Religious Harmony Absence of Sewer and Drainage System
Conflict over Land Ownership
Absence of Healthcare Infrastructure

Opportunities
Economic and Business Potential
Planned Use of Land and Urbanization
Potential to Improve PHS Delivery
Potential to Improve Quality of Education
Potential for Vegetable Farming and Supply
Threats
Pollution of Sitalakhya River
Impact on the Livelihood of Fishermen
Threat to Cottage Industry
Menace of Land-grabbers
Groundwater Decline and Depletion
Labor Influx
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5. Gap identification for achieving modern civic facilities

From the discussion with the local elders, concerned public service delivery officials and the
survey response, the following gaps in essential civic facilities were identified in Pitalganj.
Indicators Present Condition Desired Condition
Primary enrollment Total: 82.8% Total: 100%

Girl: 85.6% Girl: 100%

Boy: 79.2% Boy: 100%

Literacy rate Total: 45.2% Total: 60%

Female: 43.7% Female: 60%

Male: 45.2% Male: 60%

Dropout rate Total: 15% Total: 0

Girl: 18% Girl: 0

Boy: 12% Boy: 0

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Quality education Campus atmosphere: Campus atmosphere: Highly
Moderately Satisfactory Satisfactory

Infrastructure and Facilities Infrastructure and Facilities

Sanitation coverage
offered: Moderately offered: Highly Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Student teacher ratio: 20:1
Student teacher ratio: 25:1
Open atmosphere of class
Open atmosphere of class rooms: Highly Satisfactory
rooms: Moderately Satisfactory
Library quality: Highly
Library quality: Moderately Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Laboratory and Workshops:
Laboratory and Workshops: Highly Satisfactory
Moderately Satisfactory
Quality of students: Highly
Quality of students: Moderately Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Sports and other activities:
Sports and other activities: Highly Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Clubs and societies: Highly
Clubs and societies: Moderately Satisfactory
Satisfactory
97.3% 100%

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Data collected through field survey
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Indicators Present Condition Desired Condition

Access to safe 97.2% 100%
drinking water
Primary Healthcare6 Community Clinic: Yet to be Community Clinic: Established
established & made functional

Education concerning prevailing Education concerning

health problems: Occasionally prevailing health problems:
Regularly
Promotion of hygiene and
nutrition: Occasionally Promotion of hygiene and
nutrition: Regularly
Maternal and child health,
including family planning: Maternal and child health,
Occasionally including family planning:
Regularly
Immunization against the major
infectious diseases: Regularly Immunization against the major
infectious diseases: Regularly
Appropriate treatment of
common diseases and injuries: Appropriate treatment of
Unconfirmed common diseases and injuries:
Make available
Provision of essential drugs:
Unconfirmed Provision of essential drugs:
Make available
Number of landless, None
homeless (if any)
Coverage of REB: 91.7% REB: 95%
electricity / solar
panel Solar Energy: Unknown Solar Energy: 5%
Internet facilities Broadband Internet: Available
Mobile Broadband Internet:
Available
Road communication Rehabilitate all roads with rigid
a) Muddy road (%) 1.2 km Union Road pavement with separate
sewerage, and drainage line
b) Paved road (%) 2 km Upazila Road + 2 km under the roads, and install
Union Road (Flexible solar street light along the
Pavement) roads.
Transportation CNG Taxi, Electric Auto
Rickshaw, Rickshaw;
Inter-city Bus Transport
Scope of employment Vegetable Farming Tourist resort
creation Fishing

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Data collected through FGD
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6. Activities done for achieving the desired situation

As per the guidelines of the field attachment on “My Village, My Town”, I met Ms.
Momotaz Begum, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Rupganj on the first day of the field
attachment and briefed her about my assignment. Ms. Momotaz Begum informed the Upazila
Parishad Chairman, Union Parishad (UP) Chairman, the Social Services Officer, the Project
Implementing Officer, the Upazila Education Officer, the LGED Assistant Engineer and the
DPHE Assistant Engineer about my field activities, and requested them to assist me. I
collected baseline information on public service delivery of Pitalganj from the
aforementioned officials. I am grateful to Ms. Momotaz Begum for her generous support
despite her busy schedule. On the same day, I met with the village elders, and the youth
groups in Pitalganj to brief them about my field activities. They became inspired and
extended their cooperation to me.
On the second day, I organized a meeting with the UP member, village elders and youths in
the village and with their assistance, I formed a volunteer group of 5 members to carry out a
survey on education, access to sanitation and safe drinking water, health services, electricity,
road communication, and safety and security services. I provided the volunteer group 50
survey questionnaires to collect response from 10 adult male, 10 adult female, 5 teachers, 10
students, 5 farmers, 5 businessmen, and 5 service holders.
On the third day, I collected the survey responses. Based on the baseline information on
service delivery and the survey responses, I carried out a Strength, Weakness, Opportunities
and Threat analysis to identify resources and advantages inherent to the village, opportunities
to leverage existing resources, and address both internal and external challenges. Then I
identified a number of prioritized short term and long Term development targets for my
village.
On the fourth day, I prepared two time-bound action plans (one short-term and one long-
term) for the improvement of public services delivery system of Pitalganj. As per the
instruction of the field attachment guideline, I met again with the officials from concerned
departments, the UP Chairman, the UP member, and the UNO to communicate my proposals
for the development of Pitalganj. They agreed with my proposals and requested me to share
my final report with them.
On the fifth day, I shared my final report with the UNO and the other concerned officials of
public service delivery. I submitted separate handwritten applications to the Upazila
Education officer (Primary) for establishing a Digital Classroom and Multimedia Learning
Center in Pitalganj Government Primary School, to LGED Assistant Engineer for
constructing Rigid Pavement Roads with separate sewerage and drainage lines under the
Union roads in Pitalganj, and to Upazila Health & Family Planning Officer for setting up a
community clinic in Pitalganj.
The field attachment on “My Village, My Town” assignment was an eventful and insightful
journey. I would like to thank the Course Management Team for assigning me to the field
activity which helped me understand the multifaceted socioeconomic dynamics at the village
level, and the Rupganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) for extending her generous support to
me which facilitated my field study to a great extent.
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7. Recommendations
7.A Short term action plan
Based on the discussion with the villagers, baseline data, and the survey responses, I
identified the following prioritized activities for the short term (2 years) development plan.
1. 100% Primary School Enrollment;
2. Bring the Dropout Rate down from 15% to below 7%;
3. Improve the Quality of Education in all parameters;
4. Improve access to safe drinking water;
5. Improve sanitation system;
6. Promotion of the use of Solar Energy;
7. Rehabilitation Program for Fishermen;
8. Installation of Streetlight along the paved Union and Village Roads;
9. Establish a Community Clinic.

Detailed Action plan is provided below in tabular format.

Needed Action Responsibility Timeframe Critical resources /
support
100% primary Directorate of 2019 - 2020 Community
school enrollment Primary Education, consultation,
Upazila Parishad, Awareness programs
Union Parishad
Bring the dropout Directorate of 2019 - 2020 Community
rate down from 15% Primary Education, consultation,
to below 7% Directorate Of Awareness programs
Secondary & Higher
Education, Upazila
Parishad, Union
Parishad, School
Management
Committee
Improve the quality Directorate of 2019 - 2020 Finance to enhance
of education in all Primary Education, capacity, Training
parameters Directorate Of for the teachers
Secondary & Higher
Education, Upazila
Parishad, Union
Parishad, School
Management
Committee
Improve access to DPHE, Upazila 2019 - 2020 Budget for Union
safe drinking water Parishad, Union Parishad for water
Parishad supply
Improve sanitation DPHE, Upazila 2019 - 2020 Project Financing
system Parishad, Union
Parishad
Promotion of the use Department of 2019 - 2020 Project Financing,
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Needed Action Responsibility Timeframe Critical resources /

support
of Solar Energy Disaster Community
Management, consultation,
Upazila Parishad, Incentive
Union Parishad.
Rehabilitation Department of 2019 - 2020 Financing,
program for Fisheries, Upazila Community
fishermen Parishad, Union consultation, Micro-
Parishad credit
Installation of LGED, Upazila 2019 - 2020 Project Financing
streetlight along the Parishad, Union
paved union and Parishad
village roads
Establish the Directorate General 2019 - 2020 Project Financing
Community Clinic of Health Services, under Health Sector
Upazila Parishad, Support Project - III
Union Parishad (HSSP-III) of
Government of
Bangladesh (GoB)

7.B Long term action plan

Based on the discussion with the villagers, baseline data, and the survey responses, I
identified the following prioritized activities for long term (5 years) development plan.
1. Construction of separate Sewerage and Drainage Lines under the Union roads;
2. Construction of Rigid Pavement Roads with special consideration on pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, since maintenance of flexible pavement road is costly and time-
consuming;
3. Establishment of a Mini Fire Brigade in Pitalganj;
4. Bring the Dropout Rate down to 0;
5. Improve the Quality of Education imparted at all level.

Detailed Action plan is provided below in tabular format.

Needed Action Responsibility Timeframe Critical resources /
support
Construction of rigid LGED, DPHE, 2019 - 2023 Project Financing
pavement roads Upazila Parishad,
Union Parishad
Construction of LGED, Upazila 2019 - 2023 Project Financing
separate Sewerage Parishad, Union
and drainage lines Parishad
under the union
roads
Establishment of a Fire Service and 2019 - 2023 Project Financing,
mini fire brigade in Civil Defense Persuasion
Pitalganj (FSCD)
Bring the dropout Directorate of 2019 - 2023 Project Financing,
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Needed Action Responsibility Timeframe Critical resources /

support
rate down to 0. Primary Education, Community
Directorate Of consultation,
Secondary & Higher Awareness programs
Education, Upazila
Parishad, Union
Parishad, School
Management
Committee
Further improve the Directorate of 2019 - 2023 Project Financing
quality of education Primary Education,
imparted in all levels Directorate Of
Secondary & Higher
Education, Upazila
Parishad, Union
Parishad, School
Management
Committee
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8. Conclusion
During the field attachment from 29 May to 3 June, 2019, it was found that there are great
potentials to improve public service deliveries in Pitalganj despite the service delivery gaps
that exist due to the resource constraints of the concerned government agencies. It is possible
to utilize the potentials of the village and address the challenges in the most effective manner
through proper planning, efficient resource allocation, and timely actions. Significant gaps
were identified in the education sector in the form of primary school enrollment rate below
the national average, literacy rate below the national average and dropout rate higher than the
national average; WASH facilities; primary healthcare provisioning; and road
communication. A short term (2019-2020) and a long term (2019-2023) action plan outlining
required actions, responsible agencies, timeframe and critical resources required for
implementation of the action plans is prepared and provided with the report to address the
public service delivery gaps and make urban facilities available in my village. The proposed
action plans will ensure access of the inhabitants of Pitalganj to education, improved
sanitation and safe drinking water supply, strengthened primary healthcare provision,
electricity, high-speed internet, improved road communication, and safety and security
services.
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Annex 1: Baseline Data

Sector Topic Data
Area 2.3 km2
Households 1027
Population Female 2542
Male 2579
Healthcare Number of Community Clinics 0
Number of Health Workers 0
Number of Private Hospitals 0
Number of Diagnostic Centers 0
Distance from Upazila Health Complex (UHC) 6 km
Number of Ambulances in UHC 1
Capacity of UHC 50 Beds
Education Number of Primary Schools 1
(Primary) Number of Students 250
Number of Teachers 5
Number of Digital Classrooms None
Number of Computers None
Playground in the school Yes
Library in the school None
Education Number of Secondary Schools 1
(Secondary) Number of Students 800
Number of Teachers 28
Use of Monitor/Projector for Lecture Delivery Yes
Computer Lab None
Number of Computers 3
Playground in the school Yes
Library in the school Yes
Education (Higher Number of Colleges 1
Secondary) Number of Students 350
Number of Teachers 16
Use of Monitor/Projector for Lecture Delivery Yes
Computer Lab None
Number of Computers 3
Playground in the College Yes
Library in the College Yes
Education Number of Madrasa 1
(Madrasa) Number of Students 800
Number of Teachers 36
Number of Digital Classrooms 8
Number of Computers 15
Playground in the Madrasa Compound Yes
Library in the Madrasa Yes
Electrification Coverage of Electricity Connection 91.7%
Use of Solar Panel 2.0%
Fire Service Existence of Fire Station No
Nearest Fire Stations 6 km; On the other
bank of the river
Financial Service Number of Bank Brunch 0
Number of ATM Booths 1
Presence of Agent Banking Yes
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Sector Topic Data

Number of Cooperative Societies 1
Road Kilometers of Upazila Roads (Paved) 2 km
Communication Kilometers of Upazila Roads (Unpaved) 0 km
Kilometers of Union Roads (Paved) 2 km
Kilometers of Union Roads (Unpaved) 1.2 km
Telecommunicatio Number of Mobile Carrier 4
n Availability of 4G Internet Yes
Broadband Internet Availability of Broadband Internet Yes
Transportations Types of Vehicles Bus; CNG Auto
Rickshaw,
Rickshaw
Water Supply Sources of Water Supply Submersible Pump,
Tube well
Number of Submersible Pumps 20
Number of Tube wells 30 (Approximately)
Waste Management Existence of Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) No
Services
Number of FSM Plants 0
Existence of Solid Waste Management Services No
Sanitation Percentage of Households with Sanitation Facility 97.3%
Rural Business Permanent Hut 1
Centers Temporary Hut 0
Shopping Mall 0
Social Mosque 8
Congregation Temple 1
Points Community centers 2
Agricultural Types of Agricultural Technologies Traditional
Technology
Workshop Facility Car Repair 1
Motorcycle Repair 4
Electrical appliances Repair 6
Fuel Supply Wood fuel, Charcoal, Chips, Sheets, Pellets, and Yes
Sawdust
LPG Cylinder Yes
Filling Station No
Recreation Cinema Hall 1
Facilities Resort 3

Ongoing Government Projects in Pitalganj Village:

Project Name Implementing Agency

Local Governance Support Project (LGSP-3) Local Government Engineering Department
Food for Work, Work for Money & Test Relief Department of Disaster Management
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Annex 2: List of Persons Met

1. Ms. Momotaj Begum, UNO, Rupganj Upazila Administration
2. Mr. Md. Abu Hossain Ranu, Chairman, Rupganj Union Parishad
3. Mr. Khokon, UP Member, Ward 5, Rupganj Union Parishad
4. Mr. Md. Emdadul Huq, Inspector (Investigation), Rupganj Thana
5. Mr. Nurunnobi Khondokar, Upazila Rural Development Officer, BRDB
6. Mr. E A M Masud Khandakar, Upazila Youth Development Officer, Department of
Youth Development
7. Ms. Hafiza Begum, Upazila Women Affairs officer, Department of Women Affairs
8. Mr. Enayet Kabir, Upazila Engineer, Local Government Engineering Department
9. Mr. Md. Rafiqul, Assistant Engineer, Department of Public Health Engineering
10. Dr. Md. Tofazzal Hossain Sardar, Upazila Health & Family Planning Officer, Directorate
General of Health Services
11. Mr. Samir Kumar Basak, Upazila Fisheries Officer, Department of Fisheries
12. Mr. Md. Tajul Islam, Upazilla Agriculture Officer, Department of Agricultural Extension
13. Ms. Jaheda Akhter, Upazila Education officer (Primary), Directorate of Primary
Education
14. Mr. Md. Omar Faruk Bhuyian, Upazila Education officer (Secondary), Directorate of
Secondary & Higher Education
15. Mr. Mohammad Solaiman Hossain, Upazila Social Services Officer, Department of
Social Services
16. Mr. Md. Abed Ali, Project Implementation Officer, Department of Disaster Management
17. Ms. Ferdaus Ara Khan, Principle, Abdul Huq Bhuiyan International School & College,
Pitalganj, Rupganj
18. Mr. Salaudding, Madrasa Super, Pitalganj Paschim Para Dakhil Madrasah, Pitalganj,
Rupganj
19. Mr. Khalid Bin Anis, Office Super, Office of Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Rupganj Upazila
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Annex 3: Survey Questionnaire

মতামত জরিপ
আপনার নামঃ ……………………………………………………………
পেশাঃ…………………………………………………………………
পিতলগঞ্জে বসবাসের স্থায়িত্বকালঃ ………………………………………………
আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জে শিক্ষার মানঃ সন্তোষজনক সন্তোষজনক নয়
মতামত নেই
পিতলগঞ্জে শিক্ষার মান বিষয়ে আপনার মতামতঃ

আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জে স্বাস্থ্যসেবার মানঃ সন্তোষজনক সন্তোষজনক নয়

মতামত নেই
পিতলগঞ্জে স্বাস্থ্যসেবার মান বিষয়ে আপনার মতামতঃ

আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জে পয়ঃনিষ্কাশন ব্যবস্থার মানঃ সন্তোষজনক সন্তোষজনক

নয় মতামত নেই
পিতলগঞ্জে পয়ঃনিষ্কাশন ব্যবস্থার মান বিষয়ে আপনার মতামতঃ

আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জে পানি সরবরাহ ব্যবস্থার মানঃ সন্তোষজনক সন্তোষজনক

নয় মতামত নেই
পিতলগঞ্জে পানি সরবরাহ ব্যবস্থার মান বিষয়ে আপনার মতামতঃ

আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জে বর্জ্য ব্যবস্থাপনার মানঃ সন্তোষজনক সন্তোষজনক নয়

মতামত নেই
পিতলগঞ্জে বর্জ্য ব্যবস্থাপনার মান বিষয়ে আপনার মতামতঃ
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আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জে নিরাপত্তা ব্যবস্থার মানঃ সন্তোষজনক সন্তোষজনক নয়

মতামত নেই
পিতলগঞ্জে নিরাপত্তা ব্যবস্থার মান বিষয়ে আপনার মতামতঃ

আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জে যেসব উন্নত নাগরিক সুবিধাদি বিদ্যমানঃ

আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জে যেসব দূর্বলতা রয়েছে/নাগরিক সুবিধাদির ঘাটতি রয়েছেঃ

আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জ গ্রাম হিসেবে যেসব ক্ষেত্রে আরও উন্নত হতে পারেঃ

আপনার দৃষ্টিতে পিতলগঞ্জে কি কি বাহ্যিক ঝুঁকি বিদ্যমানঃ

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আপনার গুরুত্বপুর্ন মতামতের জন্য ধন্যবাদ।

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Annex 4: Application submitted to Upazila Education officer

(Primary)

বরাবর

উপজেলা শিক্ষা অফিসার

উপজেলা প্রশাসন, রুপগঞ্জ

বিষয়ঃ রুপগঞ্জ ইউনিয়নের অন্তর্গত পিতলগঞ্জ সরকারি প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়ের শিক্ষার গুণগত
মান নিশ্চিতকরণে ব্যবস্থা নেওয়া প্রসঙ্গে।

জনাব,

আপনার দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণ করছি যে, রুপগঞ্জ উপজেলার রুপগঞ্জ ইউনিয়নের অন্তর্গত
পিতলগঞ্জ সরকারি প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয় স্থানীয় শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য একটি অতীব প্রয়োজনীয়
প্রতিষ্ঠান। "সবার জন্য প্রাথমিক শিক্ষা" এ লক্ষ্য পূরণে স্কু লের অবদান অনস্বীকার্য। কিন্তু
অত্যন্ত দুঃখের সাথে জানতে পেরেছি যে, গ্রামের গুরুত্বপূর্ণ এ শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানে ডিজিটাল
ক্লাশরুম এবং মাল্টিমিডিয়া লার্নিং এর ব্যাবস্থা নেই। ফলে শিক্ষার্থীরা বিজ্ঞানভিত্তিক ও
কারিগরি শিক্ষার ক্ষেত্রে পিছিয়ে পরছে। পিতলগঞ্জ গ্রামবাসীর এবং আমার দৃঢ় বিশ্বাস,
আপনার সুদৃষ্টি, তত্ত্বাবধান এবং হস্তক্ষেপে ডিজিটাল ক্লাশরুম এবং মাল্টিমিডিয়া লার্নিং এর
প্রতিষ্ঠা করে শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য বিজ্ঞানভিত্তিক ও কারিগরি শিক্ষার ব্যাবস্থা করা সম্ভব।

অতএব, উপরিউক্ত বিষয়াদি পর্যালোচনা করে আশু ব্যবস্থা নেওয়ার জন্য গ্রামবাসীর পক্ষ
থেকে জনাবের নিকট আবেদন করছি।

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মো. আরিফু ল হোসেইন তু হিন

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সহকারী পুলিশ সুপার

পুলিশ হেডকোয়ার্টার্স, ঢাকা

"আমার গ্রাম আমার শহর" ভিলেজ এটাচমেন্ট প্রোগ্রামে পিতলগঞ্জ গ্রামে সংযুক্ত।

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Annex 5: Application submitted to Upazila Health & Family Planning

Officer

বরাবর

উপজেলা স্বাস্থ্য ও পরিবার পরিকল্পনা অফিসার

উপজেলা প্রশাসন, রুপগঞ্জ

বিষয়ঃ রুপগঞ্জ ইউনিয়নের অন্তর্গত পিতলগঞ্জ গ্রামে কমিউনিটি ক্লিনিক প্রতিষ্ঠার জন্য ব্যবস্থা
নেওয়া প্রসঙ্গে।

জনাব,

আপনার দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণ করছি যে, রুপগঞ্জ উপজেলার রুপগঞ্জ ইউনিয়নের অন্তর্গত
পিতলগঞ্জ গ্রামে এক হাজারেরও বেশি পরিবার এবং পাঁচ হাজারের বেশি মানুষের বসবাস।
কিন্তু অত্যন্ত দুঃখের সাথে জানতে পেরেছি যে, গ্রামে প্রয়োজনীয় স্বাস্থ্য সেবা প্রদানের জন্য
কোন কমিউনিটি ক্লিনিক নেই। গ্রামের নিকটবর্তী উপজেলা স্বাস্থ্য কমপ্লেক্স ৬ কিলোমিটার দূরে
শীতলক্ষা নদীর অপর পাড়ে অবস্থিত। শীতলক্ষা নদীর উপর সেতু না থাকায় স্বাস্থ্য সেবা
পাওয়ার জন্য পিতলগঞ্জ গ্রামবাসীকে নৌকা বা ফেরীযোগে নদী পারাপার হতে হয়। বিদ্যমান
পরিস্থিতিতে গ্রামে স্বাস্থ্যসেবার অবস্থা অতীব নাজুক এবং গ্রামবাসীর স্বাস্থ্যসেবা প্রাপ্তির জন্য
কমিউনিটি ক্লিনিক ও রেফারেল ব্যাবস্থা প্রতিষ্ঠা অত্যন্ত প্রয়োজনীয়। পিতলগঞ্জ গ্রামবাসীর
এবং আমার দৃঢ় বিশ্বাস, আপনার সুদৃষ্টি, তত্ত্বাবধান এবং হস্তক্ষেপে কমিউনিটি ক্লিনিক ও
রেফারেল ব্যাবস্থা প্রতিষ্ঠা করা সম্ভব।

অতএব, উপরিউক্ত বিষয়াদি পর্যালোচনা করে আশু ব্যবস্থা নেওয়ার জন্য গ্রামবাসীর পক্ষ
থেকে জনাবের নিকট আবেদন করছি।

নিবেদক
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মো. আরিফু ল হোসেইন তু হিন

সহকারী পুলিশ সুপার

পুলিশ হেডকোয়ার্টার্স, ঢাকা

"আমার গ্রাম আমার শহর" ভিলেজ এটাচমেন্ট প্রোগ্রামে পিতলগঞ্জ গ্রামে সংযুক্ত।

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