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Background of the Division

The administrative activities of Rajshahi Division were previously carried out across 16 districts in the northern region of Bangladesh. The divisional headquarters was located at the southernmost point of the division, which made the implementation of activities in the 8 northern districts challenging. As a result, in order to address the overall development of the northern districts, the Rangpur administrative division was established.

In line with the decision made in the NIKAR meeting on January 25, 2010, Rajshahi Division was divided, and on March 9, 2010, the government issued a notification regarding the creation of Rangpur Division, comprising the 8 districts of the greater Rangpur-Dinajpur region (Rangpur, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Gaibandha, Lalmonirhat, Thakurgaon, Kurigram, and Panchagarh).

In line with the objectives of the "Vision 2021" program, various government initiatives have been prioritized at the divisional and district levels with the aim of achieving both short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals. One of the key initiatives is the digitization program, which aims to create a Digital Bangladesh through various digitization efforts at the divisional, district, upazila, and union levels. The involvement of the younger generation in this program is a primary goal, as they are more proactive and growth-oriented. Other key priorities include the expansion and development of quality education to improve human resources, providing services at the doorstep of the people, and combating corruption. Additionally, addressing global climate challenges through enhanced food security, flood protection, irrigation systems, agricultural and rural development, family welfare, health, and reproductive services are critical areas of focus. Other areas include the welfare of the country's heroic freedom fighters, the construction of monuments to the martyrs of the liberation war, the development of national culture, youth and sports development, the construction and renovation of railway infrastructure, the growth of civil aviation and the tourism industry, women’s empowerment, and child welfare.

The divisional administration is committed to establishing the rule of law. To this end, mobile courts have been playing a positive role in preventing various crimes, including eve-teasing. Similarly, the divisional administration is making sincere efforts to cooperate in the fight against terrorism, extremism, and the prosecution of war criminals and perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War. Furthermore, delivering e-services to the people through the digitization program is one of the priority initiatives.

Rangpur Division has an area of 16,185.01 square kilometers and a population of approximately 15,787,757. It comprises 33 parliamentary constituencies, 58 upazilas, and 536 unions. The literacy rate in the division stands at 47.02%. For the past decade, the region, known for its vulnerability to monga (seasonal food insecurity), has been a focal point of discussions on poverty alleviation. However, through sincere efforts, the Rangpur Division administration is actively working to transform the region and improve its socio-economic conditions.

Thanking you - ICT Cell, Divisional Commissioner's Office, Rangpur Division, Rangpur