BMDA workshop finalizes Mobile Vending Dealer Policy to strengthen irrigation management across Rajshahi Division region. Photo : BSS

RAJSHAHI, Feb 10, 2026 (BSS) - The Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) in Rajshahi Division has held a workshop with stakeholders to finalize the Mobile Vending Dealer Appointment Policy 2026 aimed at operating all irrigation equipment and ensuring proper irrigation management. 

The day-long workshop took place on Monday at Postal Academy Hall Room with Superintending Engineer Nazirul Islam in the chair. 

Abu Sayeed Kamruzzaman, Executive Director of BMDA, attended the workshop as the chief guest. 

Special guests included Additional Chief Engineer Dr Abul Kasem, superintending engineers Abdul Latif, ATM Mahfuzur Rahman, and Deputy Manager (Agriculture) ATM Rafiqul Islam. 

A total of 69 representatives from Palli Bidyut Rajshahi, Fruit Research, DAE, BADC, PBS, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Rice Research Institute, and participants from the Rajshahi and Bogura Circles, took part in discussions. 

Abu Sayeed Kamruzzaman said the contributions of the BMDA have been multifaceted, leading to significant advancements in agricultural productivity, water resource management, and overall socio-economic development.
 
It has significantly contributed to socio-economic development in 135 upazilas under all 16 districts in the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions through various initiatives, primarily focusing on agricultural development and water resource management.
 
The BMDA's work has helped transform the region into a more productive agricultural area and improve the livelihoods of its people.
 
In the 2024-25 fiscal year, the state-owned entity re-excavated 122 kilometers of canals and 56 ponds, alongside constructing 22 cross-dams and installing two river pontoons and 56 irrigation machines driven by solar power.
 
At present, BMDA has been providing irrigation to 6,28,567 hectares of land by operating 15,560 DTWs and 991 low-lift pumps, producing around 70.60 lakh metric tonnes of food crops annually. 
 
BMDA has been instrumental in developing irrigation infrastructure, particularly through the installation of deep tube wells (DTWs) and the re-excavation of ponds and canals. This has enabled increased agricultural production by providing water for irrigation during dry periods.