The newly constructed building of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) head quarters was inaugurated at Bonolata commercial area of Naodapara beside the Airport Road of the city on Sunday morning.

Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation AHM Khairuzzaman Liton inaugurated the newly constructed RAKUB building by unveiling plaques and cutting ribbons as the chief guest.Among others, the function was also attended by Professor Dr M Shah Nowaz Ali, chairman of RAKUB Board of Directors and Pradip Kumar Dutta, managing director of RAKUB.

It is learnt, the construction works of new building of RAKUB was started at a cost of taka eight crore in 2006 and ended last year. 

Due to absence of electric connection, the rented head office of RAKUB could not be shifted to its own new building. As a result, RAKUB had to bear Tk 300,000 for house rent every month.

Source: The Independent/ Bangladesh/ 24th Nov 2011