Govt eyes a new ‘Gram Sarkar’ to reshape villages
The Daily Star (National) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
The government has moved to revive “Gram Sarkar”, the lowest tier of local governance first introduced in 1980, to strengthen community participation in maintaining law and order, conducting arbitration, and monitoring the progress of rural development projects.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The new model of the local government body will comprise 17 elected public representatives in each of the 41,112 wards under 4,568 unions across the country, according to a draft of the “Gram Sarkar Act 2026” prepared by the Local Government Division (LGD).
- The draft will soon be placed before the cabinet, several senior LGD officials told this newspaper.
- The remaining 15 members will be elected by at least 10 percent of voters in that ward.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 10 percent | “The remaining 15 members will be elected by at least 10 percent of voters in that ward.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The process during which individuals, groups and organizations are consulted about or have the opportunity to become actively involved in a project or program of activity.
“The government has moved to revive “Gram Sarkar”, the lowest tier of local governance first introduced in 1980, to strengthen community participation in maintaining law and order, conducting arbitration, and monitoring the progress of rural development projects.”
A process through which two or more parties use an arbitrator or arbiter in order to resolve a dispute.
“The government has moved to revive “Gram Sarkar”, the lowest tier of local governance first introduced in 1980, to strengthen community participation in maintaining law and order, conducting arbitration, and monitoring the progress of rural development projects.”
The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
“The government has moved to revive “Gram Sarkar”, the lowest tier of local governance first introduced in 1980, to strengthen community participation in maintaining law and order, conducting arbitration, and monitoring the progress of rural development projects.”
To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
Synonyms: form, make up
“The new model of the local government body will comprise 17 elected public representatives in each of the 41,112 wards under 4,568 unions across the country, according to a draft of the “Gram Sarkar Act 2026” prepared by the Local Government Division (LGD).”
To lead, or guide; to escort.
Synonyms: belead, direct, lead, manage
“The government has moved to revive “Gram Sarkar”, the lowest tier of local governance first introduced in 1980, to strengthen community participation in maintaining law and order, conducting arbitration, and monitoring the progress of rural development projects.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
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The government has moved to revive “Gram Sarkar”, the lowest tier of local governance first introduced in 1980, to strengthen community participation in maintaining law and order, conducting arbitration, and monitoring the progress of rural development projects.
The new model of the local government body will comprise 17 elected public representatives in each of the 41,112 wards under 4,568 unions across the country, according to a draft of the “Gram Sarkar Act 2026” prepared by the Local Government Division (LGD).
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1.The government has moved to revive “Gram Sarkar”, the lowest tier of local governance first introduced in _____ to strengthen community participation in maintaining law and order, conducting arbitration, and monitoring the progress of rural development projects.
2.The new model of the local government body will comprise 17 elected public representatives in each of the _____ wards under 4,568 unions across the country, according to a draft of the “Gram Sarkar Act 2026” prepared by the Local Government Division (LGD).
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