Dhaka, April 20 -- After years of demands and anticipation, Bogura has finally been declared a city corporation. On Monday, Prime Minister Tarek Rahman formally inaugurated the Bogura City Corporation, adding the important northern city to the country's growing list of city corporations.

According to the official itinerary, the Prime Minister arrived in Bogura in the morning and attended several programmes at the District and Sessions Judge Court premises. After inaugurating the e-bail bond programme, he formally announced Bogura as a city corporation around 11:30am. Local administration officials, political leaders, and invited guests were present at the programme.

The announcement sparked widespread celebration across the city. Reside...