Consultation Meeting on Maheshpur Municipality Master Plan
Description
A consultation meeting was held at Maheshpur Municipality under the Improving Urban Governance and Infrastructure Program (IUGIP) to guide the preparation of the upcoming Municipal Master Plan.
The session was presided over by Md. Sohel Rana, Executive Engineer, while Khadiza Akter, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) & Administrator, attended as the Chief Guest. Special Guests included Ishtiak Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner (Land), Rafiqul Islam, Upazila Primary Education Officer, officials from Maheshpur Municipality, and representatives from various government bodies, media, business community, and civil society.
Md. Rejaur Rahman, FBIP Rahman, Urban Planner, facilitated the meeting and presented survey findings along with the preliminary planning framework.
Key issues discussed included waterlogging, road and infrastructure development, waste management, market improvement, education and health facilities, and sustainable urban services.
UNO Khadiza Akter highlighted the importance of community participation in ensuring planned, citizen-friendly, and environmentally sustainable urban development for Maheshpur.
The initiative is jointly supported by LGED, Maheshpur Municipality, and consulting firms Data Experts Ltd., DevConsultants Ltd., and GPAD Ltd.
Date: 13 November 2025
