Bangladesh, July 6 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday called for concerted efforts to build a developed, productive and self-reliant rural Bangladesh.

In a message marking the first-ever National Rural Development Day-2026, to be observed tomorrow, the President highlighted the importance of rural development in achieving the country's overall progress.

Discover more Newspaper Subscription Communication News Website Advertising Welcoming the observance of the day under the theme, "Developed Villages, Prosperous Nation - Bangladesh First", he extended his greetings and congratulations to rural residents and all those working for rural development.

The President noted that around 68 percent of Bangladesh's population lives in vill...