Bangladesh, May 16 -- Opposition leader in parliament and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has called for the immediate implementation of the long-delayed Teesta Master Plan, saying the people of northern Bangladesh are tired of unfulfilled promises.

Speaking at a civic gathering at Rangpur Shilpakala Auditorium on Friday evening, Shafiqur Rahman emphasised that slogans such as "Jago Bahe, Teesta Bachao" are no longer sufficient. "The people living along the Teesta are now awakened.

They want their rights and legitimate demands fulfilled. The state must show sincerity towards their demands," he said.

Highlighting regional disparities, he said Rangpur has long suffered from neglect, with the people facing persistent challenges in ...