Dinajpur: The Department of Livestock has distributed 262 goats among 131 ethnic families in Dinajpur as part of a government initiative aimed at improving their socio-economic conditions. The distribution event took place at the Dinajpur Sadar Upazila Livestock Office.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the families also received free house-construction materials to support proper goat rearing and uplift the living standards of small ethnic communities residing in the plains. The programme was led by District Livestock Officer Dr. Md. Abdur Rahim, with Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Shaheen Sultana attending as the chief guest.
In her address, UNO Shaheen Sultana highlighted the government's commitment to integrating marginalized ethnic groups into mainstream development. She stated that the goat distribution initiative is expected to enhance empowerment, create economic opportunities, and help beneficiary families become self-reliant. Proper goat rearing, she noted, can provide both social and financial resilience to these communities.
Other notable attendees included Upazila Livestock Officer Md. Shahina Begum, Upazila Cooperative Officer Md. Hafizur Islam, Upazila Agriculture Officer Abdullah Al Masud Tushar, Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer Sharmin Akhter, and Upazila Rural Development Officer Bishnu Pad Roy, who participated as special guests.
The distributed resources included a total of 262 goats, with each family receiving two goats. Additionally, families were provided with floor mats, four pillars, and two tins per household, along with other necessary materials for constructing goat shelters.