Dhaka: Cheques worth Taka 2.45 crore were distributed today under the Test Relief (TR)-Kabikha programme for the implementation of 151 rural infrastructure repair and maintenance projects in Feni during the 2025-26 fiscal year. The cheque distribution ceremony was held this morning at Sadar Upazila Auditorium, where Feni-2 Member of Parliament Professor Zainal Abedin VP handed over the cheques as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was organised by the Feni Sadar Upazila Administration and the Department of Disaster Management. It was chaired by Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Sultana Nasrin Kanta. Assistant Commissioner (Land) Fahmida Akter and Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) of Feni Police Station Sajal Das were present as special guests.
The programme was conducted by Upazila Project Implementation Officer Md. Shahadat Hossain. Among those present were Feni Sadar Upazila BNP Convener Fazlur Rahman Bokul, Feni Municipality BNP Convener Delwar Hossain Babul, Upazila Member Secretary Aman Uddin Qaiser Sabbir, Municipality Member Secretary Advocate Mezbah Uddin, District Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal General Secretary SM Qaiser Elin, and Joint Convener of Feni Sadar Upazila BNP Tapan Kar.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Zainal Abedin stated that the cheque distribution marked the first phase of the programme, and rural infrastructure development would continue in the coming years. UNO Sultana Nasrin Kanta mentioned that cheques amounting to Taka 2.45 crore had been distributed for 151 projects across the upazila. In addition, 66 metric tonnes of rice and 68 metric tonnes of wheat were distributed under the programme.