Nur Islam, 70, a marginal farmer in Kurigram, one of the most poverty-prone regions of Bangladesh, was overcome with excitement when he learnt on Monday that Bhutan would be setting up a special economic zone in the area.
Budgetary allocation for Rangpur division's eight districts for fiscal 2021-22 should be adequate to expedite development of the country's extreme north, primarily known for crop production, said businesspeople, economists and members of the civil society. Apart from the agricultural sector, the region's five land ports should be made fully functional with immigration