Dhaka, May 2 -- Youth from Satkhira formed a human chain in the capital on Saturday, pressing a 16-point demand aimed at ensuring sustainable development, employment generation, and environmental protection in their home district.

The programme, held in the city's Mohammadpur under the banner of Satkhira Unnayan Samunnoy Forum, called for integrating Satkhira into the country's broader economic growth strategy.

Participants said that despite its rich natural resources, Satkhira remains vulnerable to climate change and has long been neglected. With proper planning and effective initiatives, they noted, the district could emerge as a key driver of the national economy.

During the event, the organisers raised a 16-point development agenda...