[1][2][3] In order to connect British trade and commerce with Kolkata, initiatives were taken to expand railways in various thanas of Rangpur.

The zamindar agreed to donate the land of Saidpur village of Darwani Thana instead of giving it to Rangpur town.

Later, the British government gave him the opportunity to travel the whole of India free of charge in a saloon coach as an honor and he enjoyed this privilege for life.

[citation needed] Later the British government established a railway junction at Lalmonirhat village in Barabari police station of Rangpur district and established a direct railway line with Rangpur to Assam.

Teesta Railway Bridge was built in 1901 at Kaunia in Mahiganj police station of Rangpur district.