Chief Adviser for taking steps to advance CHT region  

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has underscored that the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region will be advanced in terms of education, technology and economy.

The Chief Adviser said this while addressing virtually a training programme titled ‘Hill District Council Management’ arranged at Chittagong Hill Tracks Complex on Wednesday (December 11).

The hill district council chairmen and members participated in the training programme.

“The naturally beautiful and resource-rich hill districts could have been the most developed region in Bangladesh, but it is lagging behind. This should not be (accepted). Crops, fruits and traditional products of the CHT could drive the economy forward. The hilly areas are remote, which makes communication difficult. That is why flourishing technology there is an urgent. This distance can be overcome through technology,” he said.

Recalling his meeting with women's football team’s players who have come from the hilly districts, Prof Yunus said, “How splendidly your local girls played! How can you say they are behind?

He also urged the hilly people to encourage their children and youths to join the Youth Festival in January. They should participate in local games, writing competitions, singing, and dancing-whatever they can and wish to do. This is a festival for everyone and it should be diverse one, he added.