Bandarban:The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Minister, Sa Ching Prue, has expressed a strong determination to foster balanced development in the CHT and create a drug-free, unemployment-free Bandarban. His comments came during a youth rally at the Press Club premises, organized by the Bandarban District Jubo Dal to celebrate the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister urged leaders and activists of Jubo Dal to unite in building a drug-free Bangladesh and Bandarban hill district. He highlighted the growing national problem of drug abuse, emphasizing that while Cox's Bazar is recognized as the main drug route, its significant impact is also felt in the CHT areas, including Naikhongchhari, Alikadam, and Thanchi.
The minister elaborated on future development plans, emphasizing the need for balanced development in the CHT by maintaining strong bonds of amity and harmony. He assured that extensive employment opportunities would be created in Bandarban by inclusive participation, regardless of party affiliation or opinion. Specific and coordinated plans are intended to achieve a completely unemployment-free Bandarban.
The rally was presided over by Bandarban District Jubo Dal President Zahir Uddin Masum and moderated by the district Jubo Dal General Secretary Md Ariful Islam Chowdhury. The event saw the attendance of numerous leaders and activists from the Bandarban unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its associate organizations.