During Ziaur Rahman's period, Gram Sarkar was formed. As a concept, nothing could be more desirable. Swanirvar Gram Sarker at village level was a premature and unfinished work. However, in the manner it was operationalized, it was criticized as being used for extending the influence of the ruling party. All attempts at reforms in local government were ostensibly aimed at satisfying the aspirations of the people to participate in local affairs, and at improving conditions in the through rural development. they were primarily intended as a network of support for the central rulers. 3 It was obvious that the main purpose of the reforms at local level was to gain direct political support for the military regime in its process of civilization.