Bogura’s Baitur Rahman Mosque to Undergo Major Modernization

Authorities have launched a major redevelopment plan to modernise the Baitur Rahman Central Mosque in Bogura’s Satmatha area, one of the city’s most prominent religious sites.

The move follows years of limited progress. Officials have now brought the mosque under a structured development plan, with work beginning on a comprehensive redesign to expand and modernise the facility.

According to official sources, the initiative was taken following directives from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The project is being overseen by State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam, with coordination support from Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Ruman.

A recent government order confirmed that the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) has formed a technical committee to prepare the mosque’s design and cost estimates. The committee has been asked to submit its proposals within a set timeframe.

The mosque was originally built between 2001 and 2005 during the four-party alliance government, inspired by the design of the national mosque Baitul Mukarram. However, development stalled in the following years, leaving the structure partially incomplete, though it continued to serve worshippers.

Officials say the new plan will address that stagnation. The redesigned mosque is expected to include expanded prayer space, improved sanitation and updated architectural features.

Local leadership is also involved. Bogura-6 MP Rezaul Karim Badsha is coordinating with authorities to support implementation.

Residents and worshippers have welcomed the initiative. Many hope the long-delayed project will finally be completed, turning the into a modern and fully functional religious complex.