Rajshahi City Corporation (), is a local government authority responsible for administering all civic services in the Rajshahi, the city of Bangladesh. The RCC government is elected by popular vote every five years. The corporation is headed by a mayor, who oversees a council consisting of 40 councillors representing different wards of the city. The functions and powers of the RCC are defined under the provisions of The City Corporation Act, 2009.
Rajshahi City Corporation is one of the major divisional city corporations of Bangladesh. The incorporated area was divided into several wards. Each ward has an elected ward commissioner. The mayor of the city is elected by popular vote every five years. The next election is announced to be held on 2023.
Rajshahi City Corporation is renowned for its success in reducing of high concentrations of small particulates (PM10 and PM2.5) and air pollution.
Rajshahi City Corporation was established as the Rajshahi Municipality (Rampur-Boalia Municipality) on 1 August 1876. A town committee of 7 members led by a former principal of Rajshahi College was formed by the Government headquartered in Rajshahi College. Most of the members were later replaced by the elected members. Only the tax-payers could attend the election. The administrator and the Medical Officer were also among the members of the committee. Beside this committee, there was also a Municipal Board. In 1884, the committee was expanded to 21 according to the 3rd rule of Bengal Municipality act 1884. In 1921, the headquarter was shifted to the Municipality Building established near Sona Dighi, Rajshahi. In 1930, 8 municipal committees were formed. The members of the councils were elected by vote for one year. Each committee had separate functions, such as public sanitation and health, public safety, welfare, education and water supply. It gained status as the Rajshahi Municipality Corporation on 13 August 1987, and later renamed as Rajshahi City Corporation.
The Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) is responsible for administering the city and ensuring the provision of essential infrastructure and public services. Its functions include urban planning, transport management, healthcare, education, waste management, water supply, and security. Through these services, RCC aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable urban development.
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) announced a budget of for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Rajshahi City Corporation consists of 30 wards and 4 thanas such as, Boalia, Motihar, Rajpara and Shah Makhdum.
Former Rajshahi City Corporation mayor and administrator's list: