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Rangpur City Corporation

Rangpur City Corporation (; abbreviated as RPCC), is a local government authority responsible for administering all civic services in the Rangpur, the city of Bangladesh. The RPCC government is elected by popular vote every five years. The corporation is headed by a mayor, who oversees a council consisting of 44 councillors representing different wards of the city. The functions and powers of the RPCC are defined under the provisions of .

About

Rangpur City Corporation was established on 28 June 2012. The RPCC government is elected by popular vote every five years, with the Mayor serving as the head of the corporation. The Mayor is supported by a council of 44 elected councillors who represent different wards of the city.

Functions and Services

The Rangpur City Corporation (RPCC) 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, RPCC aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable urban development.

Roads

College Road, Rangpur

College Road, Rangpur is a major road in Rangpur, Bangladesh, named after Carmichael College located on it. The road is lined with colleges, shops, and residences and serves as a busy hub for education, commerce, and daily traffic.

R.K Road, Rangpur

R.K. Road, Rangpur (Rifat Kawser Road) is a prominent road in Rangpur, Bangladesh. It was renamed to honor Md. Ahasan Habib Rifat, an author and comparative religion scholar. The word “Kawser” refers to abundance and blessings in Islamic tradition. The road connects key residential and commercial areas of the city.

Wards and councillors

Rangpur City Corporation is administratively divided into 33 wards. Each ward is represented by one elected councillor, while additional reserved women councillors are elected for groups of wards, as provided under the Local Government (City Corporation) Act.

List of mayors

Status

Past election

Election Result 2022

Election Result 2017

References