Bandarban Corresondent

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has called for strengthening mutual respect, empathy, and harmony among the diverse populations living across the hills and plains of Bangladesh.

He made the remarks while addressing a view-exchange meeting with local cultural activists and representatives of indigenous and ethnic community organizations as the chief guest at the Bandarban Deputy Commissioner's conference room on Sunday noon.

Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Saching Pru and State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Nawaz Mahmud Khaiyom attended the event as special guests.

Speaking at the meeting, Culture Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury stated that unity in diversity remains one of the core strengths of Bangladesh. 

Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Saching Pru urged all citizens to transcend divisions and foster mutual respect, empathy, and cooperation across hill and plain regions, emphasizing coordinated measures to preserve the regional heritage of the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Nawaz Mahmud Khaiyom said,  the ministry is actively implementing various initiatives to improve the living standards of ethnic communities and promote the preservation of their distinct cultural traditions and festivals.

The meeting was presided over by Bandarban Deputy Commissioner Naznin Sultana and attended by Superintendent of Police Wahabul Islam Khandaker, Civil Surgeon, district officials, local cultural figures, and community representatives.