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RANGPUR, July 14, 2026 (BSS) - The Ministry of Cultural Affairs, through the district administration, has distributed a grant of Taka 25 lakh among 74 cultural personalities and 29 cultural organizations from various levels in the district.

The grant was distributed as part of the government's ongoing nationwide initiative under the Ministry of Culture to patronize regional artists and support poor cultural organizations across the country.

Deputy Commissioner of Rangpur Mohammad Ruhul Amin distributed cheques of the grant at a function held at his conference room in the city on Monday afternoon as the chief guest. 

Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md Ramiz Alam presided over the function.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) Md Shariful Islam, District Cultural Officer KM Arifuzzaman, Rangpur Cultural Unity Council President Mahmudunnabi Dollar, Rangpur Musical Bands Association (RAMBA) President Jahir Alam Nayan, JASAS Rangpur District President Md Nuruzzaman Manik attended the event as special guests.