Trade and commerce of Thakurgaon

Liberation War The biggest change in the economy of North Thakurgaon is the employment opportunities in both agriculture and non-agriculture. Although the number of landless people in the dispossession process has increased due to the unfortunate, directionless economy, human labor, innovation and relentless efforts have enriched the minimum survival position. Independence The minimum land ceiling system of the then government had the opportunity to revolutionize land reform in Bangladesh, land economy and the poor, but unfortunately the land reform did not work out as expected.

Significant advances in the post-independence economy of Thakurgaon, an agriculturally dependent Thakurgaon, have been through the irrigation system of the North Bangladesh Deep Tube Well Project (operated by the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority since 6/01/03). To make it profitable slowly and in this case extensive production of potato, maize and watermelon as cash crop, desired success of farmers in wheat cultivation, large scale vegetable cultivation and cultivation of high yielding varieties of paddy. It is true that this has undoubtedly had a positive impact on the agricultural economy, but due to the weakness of the market system and the lack of an effective marketing system, the farmer's household is not making a profit compared to the production.

Another notable aspect of Thakurgaon's agricultural economy is commercial fruit production. Commercial production, especially in the case of mango and litchi, has further diversified the agricultural production in the region. The militant people of the region are also contributing a lot to agricultural production through fish farming in ponds and mass production of cattle.

The most unfortunate in terms of industrialization is the arrogant Thakurgaon Sugar Mill established in 1956 and once a part of Thakurgaon district is now the burden of Thakurgaon residents. The miserable condition of the Thakurgaon Sugar Mill, which is operating at a loss of crores of rupees every year, has not only endangered the working lives of the direct and indirect concerned officials / employees but has also greatly reduced the interest in producing the oldest agricultural products like sugarcane in the region. This is the plight of the sugar mill due to corruption, lack of accountability, redundant workers and lack of by-product based industrial factories. The Thakurgaon silk factory has closed down due to the same outcome. The silk factory established on the initiative of RDRS in 1975 was closed down on 30/12/2002 after the government took over on 1 July 1971 with a loss of Tk. 7 crore. Corruption, lack of capital, bureaucratic procrastination and non-operation of all units shut down the most promising silk factory in the region's economy. One hundred years ago today, in 1905, Begum Rokeya identified the Andy industry as the most effective tool in the greater Rangpur-Dinajpur region. In his words, "We are not attracted to a business that can be run with so little capital. What could be more unfortunate than that." Gone.

Kazi Farms Group at Thakurgaon is currently being considered as a pioneer in setting up agro-based industries. Since the establishment of Kazi Hatchery in Thakurgaon district in 1995, the establishment of Parents Farms, Grand Parents Farms Hatchery and Feed Mill has already attracted the interest of entrepreneurs in setting up potential agro-based industries in the region. In this continuity, food industry, jute production factory, slaughter house etc. have already been established. As a result, there is a possibility of fair marketing and massive employment. Besides, tea gardens are already being set up in the border areas of Baliadangi upazila. Already a number of cold storages have been set up in the district to ensure storage and marketing of bumper potatoes. BSCIC started its activities in Thakurgaon in 1993 on 15 acres of land with 104 industrial plots established in 1986. Till 2004, 56 plots were allotted but 13 factories were started and 3 factories were closed. In the industrialization of Thakurgaon, BSIC Industrial City has not been able to bring the desired change so far. However, BSIC has brought some success to the food industry, plastic and jute factories set up in the industrial city.

Thakurgaon has huge potential for industrialization. In particular, there is a bright prospect of developing agro-based industries (milk, food, silk, agricultural products). Hopefully, the activities have started. Which may change the economic situation of Thakurgaon in the next decade.

The role of NGOs working in the region is very bright in the rural economy of Thakurgaon. ESDO and RDRS have already garnered praise from all walks of life in Thakurgaon for alleviating poverty, especially for the income and employment of poor men and women. Especially in the immediate aftermath of independence, RDRS's relief and rehabilitation activities and ESDO's micro-credit, child education and literacy and integrated community development activities since the 90's have created huge employment opportunities for the poor and ultra-poor people of the district, especially poor women. In addition, the positive steps taken by NGOs in social awareness and health awareness have been able to play an effective role in the economy as a whole.

Thakurgaon became a district in 1974 in the style of administrative restructuring. The benefit of the newly formed district. The district's economy has prospered with the help of government assistance and the extensive implementation of various banks' activities in Thakurgaon. The government department that needs to be specifically mentioned here is the Department of Local Government Engineering. With the help of LGED, the paved road has reached the village level of Thakurgaon. As a result, greater convenience in marketing the products produced has increased people's income and created employment opportunities in the local communication system. Although the launch of the Jamuna Bridge in 1997 did not bring about the expected changes in the economy of the region, there is no doubt that some changes have taken place.