Bangladesh Environment Movement (BAPA) Central Vice President Architect Dr. Nazrul Islam said that the lives and livelihoods of about 2 core people on the banks of Teesta are intertwined with this river.

We want to see not only a message of hope for the development of the people of this township, but also the real reflection of the work. Therefore, the implementation of Teesta Master Plan has now become the need of the hour.

He said these things as the chief guest at a view-sharing meeting titled ‘Testa River in Crisis and Socio-Economic Impact’ organized by BAPA Rangpur District Branch at the Rangpur District Chamber Auditorium on Saturday (January 17) morning.

Dr. Nazrul Islam also said, ‘The current interim government is working to improve the fate of the people on the banks of Teesta. The necessary preliminary work, including visiting the Teesta River and exchanging views with the local community, has already been completed. Various political parties and environmental organizations are also vocal in protecting the Teesta. We hope that the main work of the master plan will start as soon as possible.’

Presided over by BAPA Rangpur District Convener Advocate Shamima Akhtar Shirin, the meeting was addressed as special guests by: Dr. Md. Khalequzzaman: Vice President, Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN); Alamgir Kabir: General Secretary, BAPA Central Committee; Emdadul Hossain: President, Rangpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Faridul Islam Farid: President, Teesta River Protection Committee.

City Press Club President Swapan Chowdhury, General Secretary Humayun Kabir Manik and Rangpur Journalists Union General Secretary Sarkar Mazharul Mannan also spoke. The meeting was moderated by BAPA District Member Secretary Rashidus Sultan Bablu. Before the meeting, BAPA leaders visited various areas of the Teesta River and collected real pictures.