Abhaynagar (Jashore) Representative:
Qadirpara village in Ward No. 1 of Payra Union No. 4 of Abhaynagar Upazila of Jessore has become agitated with the aim of protecting the youth from the clutches of drugs and building a crime-free beautiful society. A huge human chain and protest rally organized by the local youth and conscious citizens was held at 4 pm yesterday, Monday, June 8. A huge crowd against drugs was created around this program in the entire area.
The participation of people from all walks of life in this program organized by the youth of the village and civil society was remarkable. Hundreds of people took to the streets with handwritten banners and festoons. Their voices were filled with slogans against drugs and demands for justice for the criminals. The main theme of the rally was, “Save the village from the scourge of drugs, build a beautiful future.”
The organizers strongly raised three demands and calls from the rally to make Kadirpara 100% drug-free
To protect the young generation from the terrible clutches of drugs, build a united resistance in society and family and take necessary counseling and rehabilitation measures to bring the misguided youth back to a healthy and normal life.
To identify the syndicates and retailers involved in the drug trade and take strict and exemplary measures against them through the law enforcement agencies, so that no one else dares to get involved in this crime in the future.
To ensure a crime-free and healthy environment through joint efforts, where the new generation can grow up in a beautiful and safe environment.
The rally activities and chairmanship
The rally, organized under the chairmanship of Md. Iman Ali Gazi, President of Ward 1, BNP, 4th Payra Union, began with the recitation of the Holy Quran. The Quran was recited by the Imam of South Kadirpara Jame Mosque, A.S. Hakim Goldar. The entire program was hosted by Md. Zahurul Islam of the ‘Gramer Alo Bhandari Parishad’.
Md. Kamal Hossain, Organizing Secretary of Abhaynagar Thana BNP, was present as the chief guest at the rally. He said, “Drugs are not a political issue, it is a national problem. Today’s spontaneous rally proves that the people of Kadirpara are aware. I will request the administration to quickly bring drug dealers under the law.”
Md. Saiful Islam, Joint Secretary of Abhaynagar Thana BNP, was present as the special guest. He said in his speech that BNP and its affiliates will always stand by the common people in eradicating drugs. In addition, local political and social leaders included Gazi Imad Uddin, President of Payra Union No. 4 BNP, General Secretary Md. Habibur Rahman, Organizing Secretary Md. Rafiqul Islam Rafiq, Member Secretary of Payra Union No. 4 Jubo Dal Md. Mustafizur Rahman, General Secretary of Payra Union No. 1 BNP, Md. Izzat Ali, and President of Jamaat-e-Islami, Md. Nur Islam, spoke.
The rally was supervised by Md. Iqbal Hossain Sheikh, Vice-President of Ward No. 1 BNP, Md. Zahidul Islam, General Secretary of Kadirpara Bazar Committee, and Md. Al-Amin Sheikh, a prominent businessman. In addition, prominent local dignitaries including prominent businessman Md. A. Halim Sheikh, President of Kadirpara Youth Association Md. Azad Rahman and President of 3rd Chalishia Union Ward BNP Babul Hossain were present along with teachers of various educational institutions, businessmen, imams of mosques, farmers and workers.
Members of the law enforcement agencies were present to ensure that the rally was completed peacefully. The presence of the police force led by Mr. Samaresh Babu of Bhabadah Outpost (IC) and Mr. Md. Sanwar Hossain of 2nd IC increased the seriousness of the rally. They expressed solidarity with the demands of the people and assured all-out cooperation from the police in eradicating drugs.
This human chain and protest rally in Kadirpara is not just a program, it is a strong commitment to remove the darkness of the society. The awareness that has been created among the common people of the area will make Kadirpara a drug-free model village in the near future – this is the expectation of the locals.