Rajshahi, Nov 14 (V7N) – Worship has begun at the newly constructed four-storey mosque complex at the historic Hazrat Shah Makhdum Ruposh (RA) Dargah in Rajshahi. The mosque officially opened for prayers with the Jumu'ah congregational prayer on Friday.
The mosque was built under the “Development of Hazrat Shah Makhdum Ruposh (RA) Dargah Sharif (1st Revised)” project, implemented by Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC). Following Friday prayers, a special supplication was offered seeking the welfare of the city’s residents and the country and its people.
Land Minister Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu, MP, and RCC Administrator Md. Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, along with other distinguished guests, attended the inaugural prayers.
Speaking to journalists after the prayer, RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton said he had been working continuously to improve the city and ensure better civic services since taking office.
“As part of these efforts, construction of the newly built mosque at Hazrat Shah Makhdum Ruposh Dargah Sharif has been completed. The remaining work under the project will also be completed as soon as possible. Once all the work is finished, the dargah will emerge as one of the country's most beautiful and impressive shrine and mosque complexes,” he said.
Among those present were Justice Md. Khasruzzaman of the High Court Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court; Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner Kazi Mohammad Saiful Islam; Deputy Commissioner Kazi Shahidul Islam; Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Faizul Kabir; RCC Chief Executive Officer Rezaul Karim; and Supervising Engineer Ahmad Al Moin Parag, along with other senior officials.
Local political leaders also attended the event, including Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP President Mamun Or Rashid; BNP National Executive Committee Forest and Environment Affairs Secretary Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul; former Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP convener and Rajshahi District Council Chairman, freedom fighter Advocate Ershad Ali Isha; and other senior leaders of the party and its affiliated organisations. Worshippers from the mosque also joined the prayers.
Until now, worshippers had been praying at a temporary tin-shed mosque on the eastern side of the dargah complex while construction of the new mosque was underway.
On April 24, 2026, RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton inspected the development work at the Shah Makhdum Ruposh Dargah mosque and shrine complex. Following requests from mosque committee members and worshippers, he instructed the concerned engineers and contractors to complete the mosque construction as quickly as possible.
Following his instructions, construction was completed and the mosque was opened for regular prayers. The temporary mosque site will now be used to construct an administrative building for the dargah complex.
According to the RCC Engineering Department, the development project is being implemented at a cost of Tk 24 crore 79 lakh, with a completion deadline of June 2027.
The construction of an attractive entrance gate and the four-storey mosque has already been completed. Work is ongoing on the shrine, boundary wall, administrative building, landscaping and other facilities.
The project aims to improve infrastructure and visitor facilities while preserving the historical significance and spiritual atmosphere of the revered religious site.
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