Satkhira:Thousands of fishermen, 'baowali', and local residents formed a human chain at Ramzanagar Union under Shyamnagar upazila today, demanding a bandit-free Sundarbans and enhanced security for forest-dependent communities.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event took place at 1100 am on the Vetkhali-Kaikhali Madar River bridge. Salahuddin Liton, the chief coordinator of the Forest Bandit Elimination Committee, was present as the chief guest, while local union BNP convener Shahiduzzaman Shahid chaired the program.
Speakers at the event highlighted how forest bandits, abductions, and ransom demands are severely affecting the livelihoods of thousands of coastal families who rely on fishing, crab collection, and forest resources. They called upon law enforcement agencies to intensify coordinated operations, rescue abducted fishermen, and implement permanent measures to eliminate forest banditry.