RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton spoke as chief guest at an exchange of views meeting on Monday afternoon at Kalu Mistri's intersection in Kharbona. Photo: BSS

RAJSHAHI, April 28, 2026 (BSS) - Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is working tirelessly day and night to build a new Bangladesh.

For the first time in Bangladesh's history, a Prime Minister has implemented several election pledge projects within just two months of forming the government.

In line with election promises, the distribution of Family Cards and Farmer Cards, as well as the canal excavation program, has already begun.
 
He made these remarks as chief guest at an exchange of views meeting on Monday afternoon at Kalu Mistri's intersection in Kharbona, organized by residents of Ward No. 23 of the city.

At the meeting, ward residents raised issues including road and drainage development and various other civic amenities in their area.

The RCC Administrator listened attentively to the civic problems and assured that necessary steps would be taken gradually to resolve them.
 
At the meeting, Mahfuzur Rahman Riton said, "I am working to ensure the city's development and civic services. I have come among you to hear the civic problems of the ward. InshaAllah, I will resolve the problems gradually to the best of my ability."

He also said, "Already, cleaning activities at the ward level have been intensified. A 15-day fogger spray program for mosquito control has already been implemented. Spraying will begin again within the next few weeks. We are always by your side."
 
Md Ashraf Jamal Abu, former Vice President of Rajshahi city BNP, presided over the meeting while Advocate Faisal Alam Noyon, member of Rajshahi Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, moderated it.

Leaders of BNP from Wards No. 23 and 24, former leaders, and leaders of affiliated and associate organizations, were also present.