Pirojpur:State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahammad Sohel Monzoor highlighted the significant role cooperatives play in fostering economic development and building a society free from discrimination. His comments were made during a virtual discussion in celebration of the 55th National Cooperatives Day at the Sadar Upazila Parishad auditorium.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was organized by the district administration and the Department of Cooperatives. The state minister emphasized the expansion of cooperative-based production and marketing systems to enhance the economic empowerment of small and marginalized communities. He also encouraged the public to strengthen the cooperative movement to support national development.
The district administration marked the day with a variety of events under the theme, "Let's build cooperatives, build the nation, and create a Bangladesh for all." A colorful rally featuring cooperative society members took place, starting from Pirojpur District Stadium and concluding at the Upazila Parishad premises.
The festivities commenced with the hoisting of the national and cooperative flags at the Upazila Parishad premises. Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Md Golam Rabbani presided over the event, inaugurating a cooperative products fair showcasing goods produced by cooperative members. This was followed by a discussion meeting at the Shaheed Omar Faruk Auditorium, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Md Golam Rabbani, with special guests including District BNP Convener Nazrul Islam Khan and Member Secretary S M Saidul Islam Kismat. Upazila Cooperative Officer Ahiduzzaman Khan moderated the program.
The event concluded with the distribution of crests and certificates to the best-performing cooperative societies and members in the district.