State - of - the - art industrial city to be built in Khulna : MP Bakul

bssnews.net · Feb 18, 2026 · Collected from GDELT

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State-of-the-art industrial city to be built in Khulna: MP Bakul Newly-elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Khulna-3 constituency Rakibul Islam Bakul -Photo: Collected KHULNA, Feb 18, 2026 (BSS) - Newly-elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Khulna-3 constituency Rakibul Islam Bakul has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art industrial city in Khulna to revive the region's economy and tackle unemployment. Bakul, representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), emphasized that employment is the main challenge facing the local population. "To eliminate the lack of employment, there is no alternative to planned and modern industrialization. My main goal is to revive this neglected industrial area and create long-term opportunities for the youth," he said in an exclusive interview with BSS. Khulna, historically known for its mills and factories, has suffered economic decline due to the closure of government and private jute mills, leading to rising unemployment. During his election campaign, Bakul promised to modernize urbanization, reopen closed factories, and restore the city's industrial heritage. Bakul outlined his development plans, stating that a modern industrial city will be built on the model of an export processing zone (EPZ). A master plan will target the revival of Khulna's industrial areas, particularly Khalishpur and Daulatpur. "All the factories, including the closed jute mills, will be reopened and converted into profitable enterprises through modern technology," he added. The MP highlighted Khulna's strategic location and the potential of Mongla Port to attract large-scale domestic and foreign investment. "Building an industrial city here will transform the economic landscape of the entire southwestern region, bringing work and life back to urban areas," Bakul continued. He also expressed plans to upgrade Daulatpur BL College into a university and promised to develop Khulna into a city with modern hospitals, technical institutions for youth employment, and free from extortionists and terrorists. Born in Khulna's Khalishpur Metropolitan Thana, Bakul, son of freedom fighter Sirajul Islam, completed his early education in Khulna before attending Dhaka University's Physics Department in 1985. Active in politics since his university days, Bakul held multiple leadership positions in Chhatra Dal, including Vice-President of the Central Parliament and Student Affairs Secretary of the Central Executive Committee. In the February 12 election, Bakul was elected MP with 74,845 votes on the BNP symbol of the "Sheaf of Paddy", defeating Mahfuzur Rahman, who received 66,100 votes, winning by a margin of 8,835 votes. Bakul said he is committed to serving all constituents regardless of political affiliation, religion, or background. "Since my student days, I have believed that being good to everyone is a political victory. If I'm elected, I will be an MP for everyone in my constituency," he concluded.