Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasized the need for establishing peace across Chittagong Hill Tracts to unlock regional development opportunities. The adviser spoke at Bandarban Hill District Council Auditorium during a scheme distribution ceremony targeting socioeconomic improvements for farmers and women. He stressed that social stability forms the foundation for meaningful progress and investment attraction. Hossain noted that Bangladesh's human resources represent the nation's greatest asset despite limited natural resources. The government has begun reforming the education system after years of grade-focused approaches.
CHT Affairs Adviser Supradeep Chakma revealed poverty statistics showing 112,000 people face extreme hardship among Bandarban's 400,000 residents. Similar conditions affect 108,000 residents in Khagrachari and 90,000 in Rangamati. Reduced budget allocations result from returned unutilized funds across hill districts. The ceremony distributed fruit, forest, bamboo, and coffee saplings to 300 Bandarban Sadar Upazila residents. Additional distributions provided livestock, sewing machines, maternity grants, and sports equipment to beneficiaries.
CHT Affairs Adviser Supradeep Chakma revealed poverty statistics showing 112,000 people face extreme hardship among Bandarban's 400,000 residents. Similar conditions affect 108,000 residents in Khagrachari and 90,000 in Rangamati. Reduced budget allocations result from returned unutilized funds across hill districts. The ceremony distributed fruit, forest, bamboo, and coffee saplings to 300 Bandarban Sadar Upazila residents. Additional distributions provided livestock, sewing machines, maternity grants, and sports equipment to beneficiaries.
