Md Jahangir Alam Khan has formally assumed office as the new Executive Director of the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA).
He took charge at the BMDA headquarters in Rajshahi on Monday, the authority’s public relations wing confirmed, said a press release.
The Public Administration Ministry appointed Jahangir Alam Khan as Executive Director (Grade-2) of the state-run authority on a contractual basis for one year through a notification issued on August 1.
The notification, signed by Deputy Secretary Golam Rabbani on behalf of the President, was issued under Section 14(2) of the BMDA Act, 2018.
His appointment was subsequently finalised through an appointment letter signed by Agriculture Ministry Deputy Secretary Tahmina Sultana, with his joining date set for August 12.
Under the terms of his appointment, Khan will not be allowed to engage in any other profession or business or hold employment with any government, semi-government or private institution or organisation during his tenure. Other terms and conditions will be governed by his contract.
After taking charge, the newly appointed executive director visited the grave of Dr M Asaduzzaman, BMDA’s late founder and former executive director and chairman. He offered prayers for the deceased and sought blessings for the continued progress and success of the authority.
His assumption of office has drawn a positive response from BMDA officials and employees, particularly those working at the field level, according to the authority’s public relations wing.
Officials and employees expressed hope that Khan’s administrative experience and leadership would help accelerate BMDA’s efforts to modernise irrigation systems, strengthen water management and advance agricultural development across the Barind region.
They also expect his leadership to add momentum to sustainable infrastructure development in the region.
Engineers, officials, employees and representatives of various stakeholders congratulated Khan on his appointment and assumption of office.