Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. File photoDHAKA, Feb 18, 2026 (BSS) – Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today underscored the need for collective efforts to build an accountable and development-oriented state. If we work as a united team, setting aside all differences, it will be possible to establish good governance and build a prosperous society,” he said. Referring to the condition of state institutions, Fakhrul said many institutions had become weak and ineffective and had lost public confidence over the past 15 years. “Alleviating their hardship is a shared responsibility of the state, society and conscious citizens.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 19, 2026 11:06 UTC