M. Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu, whip of the National Parliament and Member of Parliament for the Natore-2 constituency, inaugurated the foundation stone for the construction of the  Naldanga Municipality building in Natore. Photo: BSS

NATORE, May 9, 2026 (BSS) - The foundation stone for the construction of the 
Naldanga Municipality building in Natore was laid on Saturday, marking the 
start of a development project worth Taka 82.7 crore.
 
M. Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu, whip of the National Parliament and Member of 
Parliament for the Natore-2 constituency, inaugurated the project work around 
12:30 pm as the chief guest.
 
Speaking at the inaugural function held on the premises of the temporary 
municipality building, Dulu said the current government, led by Prime 
Minister Tarique Rahman, is committed to ensuring the country's development 
and public welfare.
 
"The country will move forward on the path of development and progress. 
Alongside development, we also want to ensure good governance for the 
people," he said while seeking cooperation from all sections of society in 
strengthening development and governance initiatives.
 
The event was chaired by Naldanga Municipality Administrator and Naldanga 
Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Ashiqur Rahman. Upazila Nirbahi Officer 
(UNO) Md. Al Emran Khan was present as special guest.
 
Among others present were former Chairman of Naldanga Upazila Parishad (UP) 
Advocate Sakhawat Hossain, former Mayor of Natore Municipality Kazi Shah 
Alam, BNP leader Farhad Ali Dewan Shahin, and local political and 
administrative officials.