Chattogram:State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin has emphasized the importance of cooperative societies in bolstering social security for marginalized and disadvantaged communities. He highlighted the need for these societies to actively support social welfare initiatives.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mir Helal Uddin urged cooperatives to collaborate with government social security programs to extend a broader spectrum of benefits and opportunities to these communities. He made these remarks at a discussion meeting organized by the Chattogram Cooperative Department in celebration of the 55th National Cooperative Day.
The event, held virtually from the LGED auditorium in Sholashahar, featured a colorful rally, the hoisting of national and cooperative flags, and a fair displaying products from various cooperative organizations. Helal Uddin encouraged cooperatives to spearhead development programs initiated by Prime Minister Tareque Rahman, with a particular focus on renewable energy projects like rooftop solar installations and solar-powered irrigation in rural areas.
Mir Helal Uddin expressed his belief that through collective effort, a prosperous and self-reliant Bangladesh could be achieved under Prime Minister Tareque Rahman's leadership. The event was presided over by Chattogram Divisional Commissioner Dr. Md. Ziauddin, with several officials, including Deputy Inspector General of the Chattogram Range Abdul Quddus Chowdhury, in attendance.