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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 23rd February 2026, 8:52 AM
Shaukat Hossain Sarkar, a senior leader of the Gazipur Metropolitan branch of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been appointed as the Administrator of Gazipur City Corporation. According to party sources, his extensive experience in local government administration and strong political reputation were key factors in his selection for this critical role.
Shaukat Hossain Sarkar hails from the Kashimpur area and currently serves as the President of the Gazipur Metropolitan BNP. His political career is deeply rooted in his family’s longstanding engagement with local governance. He is the son of Giasuddin Sarkar, a former Chairman of Kashimpur Union Parishad, and comes from a lineage of local government leaders spanning three generations.
Family Political Legacy
| Generation | Name | Position | Tenure | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandfather | Javed Ali Sarkar | Chairman | 10 years | Kashimpur Union |
| Uncle | Sohrab Uddin Sarkar | Chairman | 10 years | Kashimpur Union |
| Father | Giasuddin Sarkar | Chairman | ~10 years | Kashimpur Union |
| Self | Shaukat Hossain Sarkar | Chairman (2003–2012), Administrator (2026–present) | 2003–2012 (Chairman), 2026–present (Administrator) | Kashimpur/Gazipur City |
Shaukat Hossain Sarkar served as Chairman of Kashimpur Union Parishad from 2003 until the establishment of Gazipur City Corporation, where he played a pivotal role in local administration. His familial heritage and long-standing political engagement have established him as an experienced and capable leader in municipal governance.
According to party sources, Shaukat Hossain Sarkar’s appointment as Administrator aims to enhance city management by overseeing urban development projects, ensuring effective citizen services, and maintaining administrative discipline. His core responsibilities include:
Monitoring ongoing development initiatives
Ensuring efficient delivery of citizen services
Maintaining administrative order and adherence to regulations
Encouraging local business development and citizen participation
Commenting on his new role, Shaukat Hossain Sarkar told reporters, “I will work with utmost dedication to fulfil the expectations of Gazipur residents and hope for everyone’s cooperation.”
With this appointment, it is expected that administrative operations in Gazipur City Corporation will become more dynamic, efficient, and responsive to the public. His primary challenge will be to accelerate urban development projects and ensure that citizen services meet growing expectations, thereby strengthening public trust in local governance.
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