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The "Tista River Protection Movement," an organization advocating for the preservation of the Tista River, has initiated a 48-hour protest to press for the implementation of the Tista water distribution agreement and long-term conservation plans. The movement kicked off at the Tista Barrage, one of the country's largest water projects, with thousands of people pouring in from various regions.
The protest, which began at noon on Monday (February 17), is set to continue for 48 hours. Preparations for the event were completed earlier, including setting up a stage on the river, and the first day of the program was marked by a large turnout.
Earlier in the day, people from various regions began arriving at the Tista Barrage. According to reports, people from 11 different locations along the Tista riverbank, including Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Rangpur, Kurigram, and Gaibandha, are expected to take part in the protest for 48 hours. They plan to raise global awareness about the condition of the Tista River by lighting thousands of torches during the night, along with other activities. The protest was officially launched by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the Secretary General of the BNP, who joined the event virtually. Additionally, BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is also expected to join the protest remotely, according to Asadul Habib Dulul, the party's Rangpur Division Organizing Secretary and the chief coordinator of the Tista River Protection Movement.
Hasan Rajib Pradhan, the coordinator of the Tista River Protection Movement and a central member of the BNP, spoke about the large-scale participation, stating that people from various regions were coming together for the cause. The protest is continuing with full momentum as planned.
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