Peace and stability in hill districts must be preserved at any cost: GM Quader

Expressing deep concern over the recent unrest in the hill districts, Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader emphasised the need to maintain peace and stability in the region at any cost.

"I don't want to see blood stains on the green hills. We are all Bangladeshis, and we believe in unity and harmony. We cannot allow the tourism industry and economic potential of the hilly areas to be jeopardised," he said during a meeting with leaders of the Jatiya Matsyajibi Party and the Jatiya Hawkers Party at his office this afternoon.

He urged all parties to approach the situation with patience and tolerance and called on Pahari, Bengalis and the administration to remain vigilant.

The meeting was presided over by Jatiya Matsyajibi Party President Azharul Islam Sarkar, with Jatiya Hawkers Party General Secretary Rashed Nizam serving as the moderator.

From the Jatiya Party, its Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu, Presidium Member Mir Abdus Sabur Asud, Adv. Mo Rezaul Islam Bhuiyan, Presidium Member Alamgir Sikder Lawton, Presidium Member and Additional Secretary General Mo Zahirul Islam Zahir, Monirul Islam Milan, were also present.

Many leaders and members from both the Jatiya Matsyajibi Party and the Jatiya Hawkers Party were also in attendance.