Dhaka: Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Ambassador (Retd) Supradip Chakma has urged people of all religions, ethnicities, and communities to uphold mutual respect, tolerance, and humanitarian values, stating that harmony is not just a word but a guiding principle that nurtures peace and goodwill in society.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Adviser made the call last night while addressing a harmony meeting at Matiranga Upazila Parishad conference room. The event, organized by the Khagrachhari district administration, aimed to promote peace, order, and communal harmony ahead of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja and Kathin Chibar Dan festival.
Highlighting his priorities for the CHT, Supradip Chakma emphasized quality education, improved livelihoods, and environmental development. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the timely implementation of 100 percent of government budget allocations, with 40 percent earmarked for socio-economic advancement.
Focusing on agricultural innovation, the Adviser advocated the use of modern machinery and suggested transforming turmeric and ginger grinders into chip or powder processors to support dry food packaging. He called for inclusive economic growth and communal harmony through integration with the national mainstream, supported by cooperation among all communities.
The meeting concluded with a collective pledge to work together for peace, coexistence, and sustainable development in the hill region. Khagrachhari Deputy Commissioner ABM Iftekharul Islam Khandaker presided over the meeting, while Adviser's Personal Secretary (Deputy Secretary) Khandaker Mushfiqur Rahman, 40 BGB Zone Commander Colonel Md. Shahinul Islam, Matiranga Zone Commander Lt. Colonel Ibrahim Adhham, and senior officials from police and BGB were present.