PM orders renaming of 2 Bogura unions following controversy over names linked to State Minister Shahe Alam’s sons

The government has initiated steps to change the names of two unions in Bogura after an instruction from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, reportedly over their naming linked to the sons of State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam, reports Prothom Alo.

Bogura Deputy Commissioner Md Taufiqur Rahman told Prothom Alo this evening (19 June) that he had received a verbal directive from the prime minister to begin the renaming process. However, he added that no written order has yet reached the district administration.

He noted that administrative procedures will move forward based on the instruction, even as formal documentation is awaited. “Perhaps a letter will come, but since the instruction has been given, we will begin the process,” he said.

The deputy commissioner further said fresh public hearings will be conducted in the concerned unions before any final decision is made.

“The respective upazila nirbahi officers will hold new public hearings. Dates will be set again for the unions where name changes are under consideration. Everyone will be invited, and the names that emerge from the hearings will likely be finalised,” he added.