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History of Local Government Department
 

Strengthening local government institutions is the desired goal of the people. The demands of democracy and local government have always been mutually exclusive. A representative of a local body based on democratic ideas can represent the interests of the people. It is essential to connect local government bodies with the elected administration at every level of administration.

 

Articles 59 and 60 of the Constitution of Bangladesh have an outline of local government outlining the effectiveness of management with elected representatives so that the administration can effectively involve the people for each unit. It is imperative to ensure the functioning of effective local government institutions in proportion to constitutional requirements and to institutionalize democratic aspirations in all regions.

Evolution of local government in Bangladesh

 

The history of local government in Bangladesh shows that different organizations have been established at different times, governments have been established at different times. Laws / Ordinances have been framed for the formation of local bodies at village, thana, district and divisional levels within the time limit. After the establishment of local government institutions often change their functions and responsibilities.

The present structure of local government in Bangladesh originated during the British colonial period. The first attempt to establish local government was made in the late nineteenth century. The structure, function and financial management of local government institutions have changed a lot today compared to the British colonial era.

 

History has shown that villages were self-sufficient before colonial rule. Each village, known as a panchayat, had its own community-based organization. It is formed by all adult members of rural society. In addition to making decisions on social issues, he was responsible for maintaining law and order and maintaining law and order. Panchayats could collect and use resources to perform their traditional functions. Panchayats naturally meet the social needs of the society based on public opinion. There was no legal basis or authority behind them.

 

During the British rule, the Village Chowkidari Act of Bengal was passed in 180 for administrative, economic and political purposes. Then the establishment of local government bodies according to the law began. Under this Act, a union and a chowkidari panchayat (organization) are formed in each union. The Chowkidari Panchayat had five members who were appointed by the government for three years. Panchayats were responsible for appointing Chowkidars (village police) to maintain law and order. Chowkidari village police are paid by collecting taxes from the villagers.

 

Under the Chowkidari system, members were considered government employees rather than representatives of the villagers. Panchayats were mainly used to maintain law and order and assist the administration in collecting taxes. They have no role in development activities. This was the reason why the Chowkidar Panchayat system was being changed to give more responsibilities to the local government bodies. In this context, in 185, the authorities passed the Bengal Local Self Government Act. Under this Act there were Union Committees, Local Government Boards and District Boards.

 

The Bengal Village Self-Government Act of 1919 abolished the Chowkidar Panchayats and Union Committees and replaced them with Union Boards and District Boards. The nomination system of two-thirds elected and one-third nominated by the Union Board was abolished in 1947. The main activities of the Union Board were law and order, maintenance of roads and bridges, provision of health services, charitable clinics and primary schools, water supply to the District Board and assistance to the District Board. The union board could dispose of small criminal cases and was given the right to apply union tax rates.

 

During the Pakistan period, local government bodies were set up in four tiers under the Basic Democracy Order Act of 1959. Union Parishad at Union level, Thana Council at Thana level, District Parishad at District level and Divisional Council at Divisional level. An average union had 10,000 inhabitants and the union council consisted of 10 to 15 members. Two-thirds of the members are elected by the electorate and one-third are nominated by the government. No nomination system has been abolished since the enactment of the constitution. Among them were members to elect a chairman and a vice chairman. In addition to maintaining law and order in their area, the Union Council was given 36 functions, including agricultural development, water supply, education, communication, and social welfare. Under the Muslim Family and Marriage Ordinance of 1961, the Union Council was empowered to establish conciliatory courts and its members were given judicial powers. Under the Basic Democracies Ordinance of 1959, the Union Parishad was allowed to levy taxes on property and other sources to build its own funds in addition to the existing Chowkidari Fund. Government grants were provided for rural programs and construction of Union Parishad offices.

 

The Thana Council is made up of public representatives and government employees. The Chairman of the Union Parishad was a representative member of the Thana and all the sub-divisional officers and officers at the Thana level were Thanas

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History of Local Government Department
 

Strengthening local government institutions is the desired goal of the people. The demands of democracy and local government have always been mutually exclusive. A representative of a local body based on democratic ideas can represent the interests of the people. It is essential to connect local government bodies with the elected administration at every level of administration.

 

Articles 59 and 60 of the Constitution of Bangladesh have an outline of local government outlining the effectiveness of management with elected representatives so that the administration can effectively involve the people for each unit. It is imperative to ensure the functioning of effective local government institutions in proportion to constitutional requirements and to institutionalize democratic aspirations in all regions.

Evolution of local government in Bangladesh

 

The history of local government in Bangladesh shows that different organizations have been established at different times, governments have been established at different times. Laws / Ordinances have been framed for the formation of local bodies at village, thana, district and divisional levels within the time limit. After the establishment of local government institutions often change their functions and responsibilities.

The present structure of local government in Bangladesh originated during the British colonial period. The first attempt to establish local government was made in the late nineteenth century. The structure, function and financial management of local government institutions have changed a lot today compared to the British colonial era.

 

History has shown that villages were self-sufficient before colonial rule. Each village, known as a panchayat, had its own community-based organization. It is formed by all adult members of rural society. In addition to making decisions on social issues, he was responsible for maintaining law and order and maintaining law and order. Panchayats could collect and use resources to perform their traditional functions. Panchayats naturally meet the social needs of the society based on public opinion. There was no legal basis or authority behind them.

 

During the British rule, the Village Chowkidari Act of Bengal was passed in 180 for administrative, economic and political purposes. Then the establishment of local government bodies according to the law began. Under this Act, a union and a chowkidari panchayat (organization) are formed in each union. The Chowkidari Panchayat had five members who were appointed by the government for three years. Panchayats were responsible for appointing Chowkidars (village police) to maintain law and order. Chowkidari village police are paid by collecting taxes from the villagers.

 

Under the Chowkidari system, members were considered government employees rather than representatives of the villagers. Panchayats were mainly used to maintain law and order and assist the administration in collecting taxes. They have no role in development activities. This was the reason why the Chowkidar Panchayat system was being changed to give more responsibilities to the local government bodies. In this context, in 185, the authorities passed the Bengal Local Self Government Act. Under this Act there were Union Committees, Local Government Boards and District Boards.

 

The Bengal Village Self-Government Act of 1919 abolished the Chowkidar Panchayats and Union Committees and replaced them with Union Boards and District Boards. The nomination system of two-thirds elected and one-third nominated by the Union Board was abolished in 1947. The main activities of the Union Board were law and order, maintenance of roads and bridges, provision of health services, charitable clinics and primary schools, water supply to the District Board and assistance to the District Board. The union board could dispose of small criminal cases and was given the right to apply union tax rates.

 

During the Pakistan period, local government bodies were set up in four tiers under the Basic Democracy Order Act of 1959. Union Parishad at Union level, Thana Council at Thana level, District Parishad at District level and Divisional Council at Divisional level. An average union had 10,000 inhabitants and the union council consisted of 10 to 15 members. Two-thirds of the members are elected by the electorate and one-third are nominated by the government. No nomination system has been abolished since the enactment of the constitution. Among them were members to elect a chairman and a vice chairman. In addition to maintaining law and order in their area, the Union Council was given 36 functions, including agricultural development, water supply, education, communication, and social welfare. Under the Muslim Family and Marriage Ordinance of 1961, the Union Council was empowered to establish conciliatory courts and its members were given judicial powers. Under the Basic Democracies Ordinance of 1959, the Union Parishad was allowed to levy taxes on property and other sources to build its own funds in addition to the existing Chowkidari Fund. Government grants were provided for rural programs and construction of Union Parishad offices.

 

The Thana Council is made up of public representatives and government employees. The Chairman of the Union Parishad was a representative member of the Thana and all the sub-divisional officers and officers at the Thana level were Thanas

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History of Local Government Department
 

Strengthening local government institutions is the desired goal of the people. The demands of democracy and local government have always been mutually exclusive. A representative of a local body based on democratic ideas can represent the interests of the people. It is essential to connect local government bodies with the elected administration at every level of administration.

 

Articles 59 and 60 of the Constitution of Bangladesh have an outline of local government outlining the effectiveness of management with elected representatives so that the administration can effectively involve the people for each unit. It is imperative to ensure the functioning of effective local government institutions in proportion to constitutional requirements and to institutionalize democratic aspirations in all regions.

Evolution of local government in Bangladesh

 

The history of local government in Bangladesh shows that different organizations have been established at different times, governments have been established at different times. Laws / Ordinances have been framed for the formation of local bodies at village, thana, district and divisional levels within the time limit. After the establishment of local government institutions often change their functions and responsibilities.

The present structure of local government in Bangladesh originated during the British colonial period. The first attempt to establish local government was made in the late nineteenth century. The structure, function and financial management of local government institutions have changed a lot today compared to the British colonial era.

 

History has shown that villages were self-sufficient before colonial rule. Each village, known as a panchayat, had its own community-based organization. It is formed by all adult members of rural society. In addition to making decisions on social issues, he was responsible for maintaining law and order and maintaining law and order. Panchayats could collect and use resources to perform their traditional functions. Panchayats naturally meet the social needs of the society based on public opinion. There was no legal basis or authority behind them.

 

During the British rule, the Village Chowkidari Act of Bengal was passed in 180 for administrative, economic and political purposes. Then the establishment of local government bodies according to the law began. Under this Act, a union and a chowkidari panchayat (organization) are formed in each union. The Chowkidari Panchayat had five members who were appointed by the government for three years. Panchayats were responsible for appointing Chowkidars (village police) to maintain law and order. Chowkidari village police are paid by collecting taxes from the villagers.

 

Under the Chowkidari system, members were considered government employees rather than representatives of the villagers. Panchayats were mainly used to maintain law and order and assist the administration in collecting taxes. They have no role in development activities. This was the reason why the Chowkidar Panchayat system was being changed to give more responsibilities to the local government bodies. In this context, in 185, the authorities passed the Bengal Local Self Government Act. Under this Act there were Union Committees, Local Government Boards and District Boards.

 

The Bengal Village Self-Government Act of 1919 abolished the Chowkidar Panchayats and Union Committees and replaced them with Union Boards and District Boards. The nomination system of two-thirds elected and one-third nominated by the Union Board was abolished in 1947. The main activities of the Union Board were law and order, maintenance of roads and bridges, provision of health services, charitable clinics and primary schools, water supply to the District Board and assistance to the District Board. The union board could dispose of small criminal cases and was given the right to apply union tax rates.

 

During the Pakistan period, local government bodies were set up in four tiers under the Basic Democracy Order Act of 1959. Union Parishad at Union level, Thana Council at Thana level, District Parishad at District level and Divisional Council at Divisional level. An average union had 10,000 inhabitants and the union council consisted of 10 to 15 members. Two-thirds of the members are elected by the electorate and one-third are nominated by the government. No nomination system has been abolished since the enactment of the constitution. Among them were members to elect a chairman and a vice chairman. In addition to maintaining law and order in their area, the Union Council was given 36 functions, including agricultural development, water supply, education, communication, and social welfare. Under the Muslim Family and Marriage Ordinance of 1961, the Union Council was empowered to establish conciliatory courts and its members were given judicial powers. Under the Basic Democracies Ordinance of 1959, the Union Parishad was allowed to levy taxes on property and other sources to build its own funds in addition to the existing Chowkidari Fund. Government grants were provided for rural programs and construction of Union Parishad offices.

 

The Thana Council is made up of public representatives and government employees. The Chairman of the Union Parishad was a representative member of the Thana and all the sub-divisional officers and officers at the Thana level were Thanas

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