The 28th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Agreement was celebrated in the capital.

Adviser Ambassador (retd) on Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Mr. Supradeep Chakma extended greetings and congratulations to the people of Chittagong Hill Tracts from all walks of life on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Agreement. He said, this agreement is not just a political compromise, but it is in full adherence to the sovereignty and integrity of Bangladesh under the constitution of the country.A noble undertaking founded on the principles of peace, coexistence and justice.
He said these things in his speech as the chief guest at the seminar titled “The Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord: Transforming harmony into prosperity” organized by the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts at the Chittagong Hill Tracts Complex Auditorium, Bailey Road, Dhaka on Tuesday.

Adviser Supradeep Chakma Hill Chittagong Hill TractsHe referred to an understanding between the people of Chittagong and the government, which is a positive aspect for all. He emphasized that the process of this agreement is to resolve the long-standing conflict issues.
Adviser Supradeep Chakma highlighted some important issues and said that the current chairmen need elected chairmen through voting instead of elections. Elected representatives of the larger population for the welfare of the peopleBe dedicated. He also said that it is important to make necessary laws and regulations for the departments that have been transferred to Chittagong Hill Tracts. In this regard, efforts are being made to simplify the rules on the advice of high-level officials of the government.

Adviser Supradeep Chakma also said that various initiatives have been taken to reach remote areas with modern e-learning facilities and improve living standards based on equality. Already 1 lakh 5Thousands of solar panels have been distributed and more distribution is required. Ambassador (retd) Supradeep Chakma expressed interest in implementing ‘social policing’.

In the President’s speech, Secretary of the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Md. Abdul Khalek said, we have to move forward by facing the challenges. He is supposed to move towards preparing for a fair election in Chittagong Hill Tracts by quick pollsinform He also said that it is important to protect the balance of the environment and for this the government is thinking of preparing a master plan. The secretary called for mutual help and cooperation instead of controversy to maintain peace.

The main article of the seminar was presented by Additional Secretary Md. Monirul Islam, who through the projector has consistently shown all the successes including the government’s 1,800 percent budget increase since the agreement.caught

Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs among others in the seminar. Rashida Ferdous NDC, Chittagong Hill Regional Council member Gautam Kumar Chakma and other dignitaries spoke.

Md. Rejuan Khan, Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, 01798792298