Bogra, Apr 20 (V7N) — Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Bogra on his first official visit to his home district since assuming office.

He reached Bogra at around 10:00 am on Monday after departing from his residence in Gulshan at 6:00 am by road.

Major announcements and programs

During the visit, the Prime Minister is set to officially declare Bogra as the country’s 13th city corporation by unveiling the plaque of the Bogra City Corporation.

His itinerary includes:

  • Unveiling the plaque of the District Bar Association building

  • Launching the e-bail bond system at the Judge’s Court

  • Official declaration of Bogra City Corporation

  • Visit to Bagbari in Gabtoli Upazila

  • Inauguration of a measles vaccination campaign at Ziaur Rahman Village Hospital

Public engagement and development works

The Prime Minister will address a public rally at the historic Altafunnesa Playground at 4:00 pm, organized by the district BNP.

He is also scheduled to inaugurate the new building of the Bogra Press Club and the reconstruction of the Baitur Rahman Central Mosque.

Return plan and preparations

After completing the day-long activities, the Prime Minister will return to Dhaka, with a scheduled stop at the Bogra Rural Development Academy in the evening.

The city has been decorated with arches, banners, and festoons to welcome him, while law enforcement agencies have ensured tight security throughout the visit.

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