Kurigram, June 17 -- The Char Development and Implementation Council on Tuesday organised a rally and memorandum submission programme in Kurigram, pressing for a 10-point demand that includes forming a Ministry of Char Affairs, a separate budget for char areas, and compensation and rehabilitation for people affected by river erosion.

The programme began with a march from Singha Chattar in the Ghoshpara area of Kurigram town in the morning. The procession passed through various roads before ending at the Deputy Commissioner's office premises, where a rally was held.

Following the rally, leaders of the organisation submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister through the Deputy Commissioner.

The rally was chaired by the organisation's pr...