Over Tk 1,316cr uplift schemes implemented in Rajshahi

More than 25 projects with involvement of around Tk 1,316.97 crore were implemented in Rajshahi district along with the city corporation areas during the last five years aimed at improving living and livelihood conditions of the public in general.

Implementation works of six other projects with an estimated cost of around Tk 376.28 crore are in the offing here.

According to the latest official data, the implemented projects include the Mural of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The largest mural of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been built adjacent to the C&B Crossing area in Rajshahi city at a cost of around Tk 5.03 crore. Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has built the mural as part of its Tk 2,993-crore project titled ‘Integrated Urban Infrastructure Development in Rajshahi City’.

The height of the mural is 58 feet having a 50-feet height and a 40-feet wide Bangabandhu photo in the main part of the mural.

Terracotta works were done on 700 feet of space on both sides of the boundary wall. The gallery and landscaping were well-decorated with super granite. The mural has night vision with decorative electric bulbs.

Former RCC Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton said the mural inspires people to know about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib along with his life, works and laudable contribution and sacrifice to the country’s independence.

The RCC has also implemented other projects namely Sheikh Russel Shishu Park, Flyover on Mohanpur Railway Crossing, a four-lane road and road divider with a separate lane for slow-moving vehicles from Vadra Rail Crossing to Nawdapara bus terminal, a four-lane road and road divider including a separate lane for slow-moving vehicles from Bilsimla railway crossing to City Hat.

RCC Chief Engineer Nur Islam said the projects of road widening, development from Kalpana Cinema Hall to Talaimary crossing and carpeting road, drain and footpath construction from Rentur Kharir Arat to Dhalur More via Hi-tech Park and carpeting road construction from Court to Shahartali Club were implemented.

Construction work of Sheikh Russel Shishu Park is in the final stage in Rajshahi City aimed at opening up a new horizon in the recreation of people, particularly children.

Initiated by the RCC, the park was established on 2.14 acres of land in the Chhotobangram area with an estimated cost of around Tk 4.43 crore. The Roads and Highway Department have constructed a highway from Puthia to Bagmara with an involvement of around Tk 116.83 crore.

Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has implemented upward extension works from the sixth floor to the tenth floor of its head office at a cost of around Tk 10.21 crore. Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) has built its headquarters building on ten-storey buildings involving around Tk 20.08 crore.

Rajshahi National Heart Foundation Hospital has been established in the Laxmipur area at a cost of around Tk 14.46 crore. A Technical Training Center has been built at Mohanpur Upazila involving Tk 22.18 crore.

Rajshahi Shishu Hospital has also been established at a cost of around Tk 22.90 crore. Rajshahi Medical College has constructed its administrative building at a cost of around Tk 15 crore.