Dhaka:The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs convened at the Parliament Bhaban, chaired by Abdul Wadud Bhuiyan, MP, to address issues in ration card distribution among repatriated people and non-ethnic residents in cluster villages.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the committee urged the ministry to address irregularities in the distribution process to ensure that only genuine beneficiaries receive the ration cards. Additionally, the ministry is tasked with providing information on vacant posts and the measures taken to fill them at the next meeting.
The committee also called for a comprehensive report on any irregularities and corruption within the ministry and its subordinate offices during previous government tenures. It emphasized the importance of detailing the steps taken to address such issues.
Moreover, the committee asked for updates on actions taken concerning those affected by the Sajek issue. It recommended an increase in honorarium for pahar workers involved in the Sustainable Social Services Project, citing the rising cost of living.
Future plans include a meeting and visits in December 2026 with the Hill District Councils, Regional Council, and Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Board. The committee discussed budget allocations, equitable distribution, food grain allocation irregularities, expenditure plans, and projects, recommending necessary measures.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs SachingPru and committee members Mostafa Kamal Pasha, Dipen Dewan, Shahjahan Chowdhury, Mohammad Zahirul Islam, and Masum Mostafa, among others.