Local Government

We need a local government reform commission

Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.

Citizen engagement key to improving local government

The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.

NGOs can help citizens learn to use the RTI Act

Citizens must first understand the law's myriad possibilities to use it effectively

Book Review / Can a city be smart without adequate finance?

Although Dhaka and Kolkata, two major South Asian cities, are just 240 kilometres apart and share a common history and culture, not many comparative studies on these cities have been undertaken so far.

Our collective role in building a Smart Bangladesh by 2041

To achieve and reach the expected goals of Smart Bangladesh, the AL government should emphasise on attracting more creative, visionary, and young leaders in the party who are aware of the latest developments in the field and able to leverage the benefits of this rapidly changing world.

Revive zila parishads to better serve people

Authorities must take steps to turn the zila parishads into powerful institutions

Work but no pay

More than 35,000 employees of 260 municipalities have not received salaries for up to seven years due to fund crunch of the local government bodies.

Reform local govt system

A commission needs to be formed to review and reform the local government system, which was now being run in an “ambiguous” way, and its electoral system should also be amended, speakers at a conference said yesterday.

Poll stay will not impact DNCC: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain says the High Court order staying the Dhaka North City Corporation Polls will not pose any negative impact on the regular activity of DNCC.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

We need a local government reform commission

Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Citizen engagement key to improving local government

The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

NGOs can help citizens learn to use the RTI Act

Citizens must first understand the law's myriad possibilities to use it effectively

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

Can a city be smart without adequate finance?

Although Dhaka and Kolkata, two major South Asian cities, are just 240 kilometres apart and share a common history and culture, not many comparative studies on these cities have been undertaken so far.

January 29, 2023
January 29, 2023

Our collective role in building a Smart Bangladesh by 2041

To achieve and reach the expected goals of Smart Bangladesh, the AL government should emphasise on attracting more creative, visionary, and young leaders in the party who are aware of the latest developments in the field and able to leverage the benefits of this rapidly changing world.

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Revive zila parishads to better serve people

Authorities must take steps to turn the zila parishads into powerful institutions

February 7, 2019
February 7, 2019

Work but no pay

More than 35,000 employees of 260 municipalities have not received salaries for up to seven years due to fund crunch of the local government bodies.

February 3, 2019
February 3, 2019

Reform local govt system

A commission needs to be formed to review and reform the local government system, which was now being run in an “ambiguous” way, and its electoral system should also be amended, speakers at a conference said yesterday.

January 17, 2018
January 17, 2018

Poll stay will not impact DNCC: LGRD Minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain says the High Court order staying the Dhaka North City Corporation Polls will not pose any negative impact on the regular activity of DNCC.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

12% people at arsenic risk: LGRD minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain tells parliament that 12 percent people are still at risk of arsenic contamination in the country.