Dhaka, May 17 -- Barrister Kaiser Kamal, Deputy Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament, said on Sunday that no effective steps have been taken for the haor (wetland) region since independence.

He said that despite making critical contributions to the nation's food security and economy, the people of the haor region have faced generations of neglect and discrimination.

He noted that there are significant questions regarding the efficacy of those working on haor issues, as initiatives are often implemented without consulting the affected local people.

"Due to bureaucratic complexities, relevant authorities frequently fail to recognise the necessity of consulting local Members of Parliament," Mr Kamal said.

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