Adviser Supradip Chakma Calls for Unity and Inclusive Development in Matiranga Harmony Meeting
In a heartfelt call for unity, the Adviser on Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, Ambassador (Retd.) Supradip Chakma, emphasized that harmony is not merely a word but a guiding principle that fosters peace and goodwill in society. He urged people of all religions, ethnicities, and communities to uphold mutual respect, tolerance, and humanitarian values.
The adviser made these remarks at a harmony meeting held yesterday night at the Matiranga Upazila Parishad conference room, organized by the Khagrachari district administration. The event 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 Chittagong Hill Tracts, Chakma stressed the importance of quality education, improved livelihoods, and environmental development. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that 100 percent of government budget allocations are implemented on time, with 40 percent earmarked for socio-economic advancement.
Focusing on agricultural innovation, the adviser advocated for the use of modern machinery and suggested converting 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. Also in attendance were the 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 the police and BGB.
