Kurigram, June 20 -- A human chain and a rally were held demanding protection of the Paikdanga area of Paikerchhara Union in Bhurungamari Upazila of Kurigram from erosion by the Dudhkumar River.

The programme was organised on Saturday afternoon in the severely erosion-affected area on the banks of the Dudhkumar River. Around five hundred men and women, all victims of local river erosion, took part in the rally.

The rally was chaired by Rafiqul Islam, President of the Bhurungamari Upazila Char Development and Implementation Council. Professor Shafiqul Islam Bebu, President of the Kurigram District Char Development and Implementation Council, attended as the chief guest.

Professor Shafiqul Islam Bebu said that not only the Dudhkumar Rive...