Lalmonirhat:Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu, MP, emphasized the importance of unified efforts for the success of cooperatives. He stated that collective action leads to faster achievements than individual endeavors.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made these remarks while addressing a discussion at the Zilla Parishad Auditorium in Lalmonirhat district town. The event was organized to mark the 55th National Cooperative Day 2026 and was jointly hosted by the Lalmonirhat district administration and the Department of Cooperatives.
During his speech, Minister Dulu highlighted that by pooling together human intellect, labor, leadership, and talent, a unified force can be built to defeat any malevolent power. He also noted that cooperatives can create self-employment opportunities and enhance economic capacity, which is why the government is supporting the cooperative movement.
The event included the distribution of certificates, crests, and loans, with the Department of Cooperatives providing loan cheques of Taka 100,000 each to two individuals and the Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB) offering a loan cheque of Taka 150,000 to another cooperative member. Eight cooperative members from the district were honored.
The discussion, presided over by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Rashedul Haque Prodhan, featured speeches from special guests including Superintendent of Police Md Asaduzzaman, Zila Parishad Administrator AKM Mominul Haque, and District Cooperative Officer Mahabubul Islam. Attendees included government officials, cooperative society members, entrepreneurs, and journalists.