Kurigram: In a heartfelt gesture of support, the Kurigram District Char Development Committee distributed blankets to 200 cold-stricken and vulnerable residents of the Hansar Par area on the banks of the Teesta River in Nazim Khan Union of Rajarhat upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the distribution took place on Saturday afternoon, led by Professor Shafiqul Islam Bebu, president of the District Char Development Committee and Senior Joint Convener of Kurigram District BNP. Several other leaders of the organisation, including Vice President Principal Khaja Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rintu, Principal Shah Alam, Joint General Secretary Abdul Akher, and Saiful Islam Badal, were present, among others.
Speaking at the event, Professor Bebu highlighted the ongoing hardships faced by local communities, stating that nearly 200,000 people living on both banks of the Teesta River are experiencing extreme difficulties due to river erosion. He urged the government to take immediate and effective measures to prevent further erosion and protect the affected populations.