Md. Roni Ahmed Raju: Magura Correspondent:

National Rural Development Day-2026 was celebrated in Magura with the theme of Bangladesh as a developed and prosperous country.

On Sunday (July 6) morning, a colorful rally was taken out from the Deputy Commissioner's office premises at the initiative of the District Administration and Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB) Magura. The rally ended with a discussion meeting held in the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner after circumambulating the main roads of the city.

Magura Deputy Commissioner Motakabbir Ahmed was present as the chief guest at the discussion meeting. Assistant Superintendent of Police Nishat Al Nayhan was the special guest. BRDB, Magura Deputy Director Md. Ariful Islam presided over the program.

The speakers highlighted the importance of various government initiatives for the development of the rural economy, employment generation, cooperative-based development activities and sustainable rural development. He also called for strengthening the coordinated efforts of government and private organizations to improve the living standards of rural people.

Officials from various departments of the district administration, BRDB officials and employees, representatives of cooperative organizations, small entrepreneurs and people from different classes and professions participated in the program.

At the end of the discussion meeting, a total of 8 lakh taka loans were distributed among four small entrepreneurs.