Udabatul Bari Abu, president of Cumilla Metropolitan BNP, has been appointed as the first chairman of the Cumilla Development Authority (CUDA). The appointment is on a contractual basis, as announced by a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Thursday, June 11th. The notification, signed by Deputy Secretary Golam Rabbi, cites Section 8(1) of the Cumilla Development Authority Act 2026 as the legal basis for the appointment. Abu’s appointment allows him to hold the position while potentially continuing other professional or business endeavors. Details regarding the terms of the contract and specific responsibilities were not immediately available. This marks a significant step in establishing leadership for the newly formed development authority, intended to oversee growth and infrastructure projects in Cumilla. The appointment of a BNP leader to this key position has drawn local attention.