Udabatul Bari, president of Cumilla Metropolitan BNP, has been appointed as the first chairman of the Cumilla Development Authority (CUDA). The appointment is for a one-year term. This marks the first time a chairman has been named for the newly established development authority. Bari, also known as Abu, is a prominent figure within the local branch of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The appointment has raised some eyebrows given the political affiliation of the chairman and the authority’s role in regional development. Details regarding the selection process and future plans for CUDA under Bari’s leadership have not yet been fully disclosed. This move is expected to influence development projects within the Cumilla region.