In a significant development, Major General (Retired) Siddiqur Rahman Sarkar has been appointed as the Chairman of the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK).

He was made chairman of RAJUK as per the Section 4(2) of The Town Improvement Act, of 1953, said a gazette notification on Thursday evening. 

The appointment, effective for two years from the date of joining the government, comes with the condition that Retired Major General Siddiqur Rahman Sarkar severs any working relationships with other institutions and organisations.

Maj. Gen. Md Siddiqur Rahman Sarker (Retd.) is one of the notable persons in the infrastructure development f Bangladesh.

He has been a part and led many iconic projects namely Cox’s Bazar Marine Drive, Dhaka – Faridpur Expressway, Bangabandhu Military Museum, Army Officers’ Club Etc.