Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon today addressed a discussion marking the Baishakhi Mela held at the Municipal Park in Bogura city. Photo: BSS

BOGURA, April 15, 2026 (BSS) – The government is working to give a new lease of life to the lost culture and heritage of Bogura’s ancient Pundranagar, said Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon today.

He made the remarks while addressing a discussion marking the Baishakhi Mela held at the Municipal Park in Bogura city this afternoon.

The programme was jointly organized by the Bogura Cultural Forum and the District Shilpakala Academy.

Atiqur said the government is committed to the development of arts and culture, urging the people of Bogura to remain united in preserving and promoting their cultural heritage, which are being done in other districts of the country.

Recalling his personal ties with Bogura, he said, “I grew up among you, so I can never forget you. Standing on this stage brings back many memories, including those from my school days in this park.” 

He assured continued support for the development of local artists and cultural activities, saying he would remain beside them in such initiatives.

The discussion was chaired by Daily Karatoa Editor Mozammel Haque Lalu. 

Bogura Cultural Forum Coordinator KM Khairul Bashar, District Press Club General Secretary Kalam Azad and Fair Organizing Committee Member Secretary Advocate Palash Khandaker also spoke, among others.

Former Bogura District BNP President VP Saiful Islam, former BNP National Executive Committee member Md Shokrana, District BNP Organizing Secretary Shahid-un-Nabi Salam, Joint Secretaries Sheikh Tahauddin Nahin and Shree Parimal Chandra Das, District Jubo Dal President Jahangir Alam and District Cultural Officer Mahmudul Hasan Lalon were present.