The official journey of the departmental office of the Directorate of Archeology in Rangpur has started

A new chapter of preservation of heritage and history of the northern region is written today. The activities of the fifth divisional or regional office of the Directorate of Archeology have officially started in Rangpur.

In the opening ceremony held on Tuesday (04 November) at 11:30 am, the Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Md. Mofidur RahmanHe announced the auspicious opening of the activities of the newly formed Rangpur regional office as the chief guest through a video message.

Director General of Archeology Department (Additional Secretary) Sabina Alam, Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Majid Ali BPM and Divisional Commissioner (Routine Duties) Rangpur Division Md. Abu Zafar (Joint Secretary) were present as special guests on the occasion.

Archaeologist delivered the welcome address on the occasionDeputy Director (Administration) of the Directorate Mr. Sekh Kamal Hossain (Deputy Secretary). Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Rangpur Mohammad Rabiul Faisal presided over the meeting.

In the context of the history of the Department of Archaeology, archeology began in the subcontinent in 1861 with the formation of the Archaeological Survey of India. After independence in 1972, its head office in Bangladesh was established in Dhaka. Later in 1983Through departmental reorganization, four regional offices were established in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and Chittagong.

After more than four decades, the activities of the Department of Archeology have started in Rangpur as the fifth regional office.
Riazul Haque Sagar, Rangpur.

A new chapter of preservation of heritage and history of the northern region is written today. archeologyThe activities of the fifth divisional or regional office of the Directorate have officially started in Rangpur.

In the opening ceremony held on Tuesday (04 November) at 11:30 am, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Md. Mofidur Rahman announced the auspicious opening of the activities of the newly formed Rangpur Regional Office as the chief guest through a video message.

Archaeologist was present as a special guest in the eventDirectorate General (Additional Secretary) Sabina Alam, Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Majid Ali BPM and Divisional Commissioner (Routine Duties) Rangpur Division Md Abu Zafar (Joint Secretary).

The Deputy Director (Administration) of the Directorate of Archeology Mr. Sekh Kamal Hossain (Deputy Secretary) gave a welcome address on the occasion. Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Rangpur Mohammad Rabiul Faisal presided over the meeting.

History of the Directorate of ArchaeologyIn context, archeology activities started in this subcontinent with the formation of Archaeological Survey of India in 1861. After independence in 1972, its head office in Bangladesh was established in Dhaka. Later in 1983 four regional offices were established in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and Chittagong through departmental reorganization.

After more than four decades, this time as the fifth regional office in RangpurThe activities of the Directorate of Archeology have started.