New Phulbari UNO exchanges views with journos

PHULBARI, KURIGRAM, Oct 17: A meeting between local journalists and newly appointed Phulbari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Zahid Hasan was held in the Upazila Administration Hall on Saturday morning.

During the exchange, journalists highlighted a range of problems and opportunities being faced by Phulbari. Key issues discussed included preventing drug abuse and child marriage, as well as improving long-distance transport services operating from Phulbari, alongside other pressing local concerns.

UNO Md Zahid Hasan assured attendees that the administration would take the necessary steps to address these issues. He also sought journalists’ cooperation in matters affecting the public interest.

Among those present were Upazila Agriculture Officer Rafiqul Islam, Upazila Project Implementation Officer Sirajuddaula, Upazila Primary Education Officer Md Abdul Latif, President of Press Club Phulbari Oliur Rahman and General Secretary (GS) Shahinur Rahman Shahin.

Other attendees included senior journalists Abdul Aziz Majnu and Jahangir Alam, President of Journalists’ Unity Council SM Babul, GS of Phulbari Upazila Press Club Jahangir Alam, President of the Upazila Press Club Zakaria Mia, and GS Mostafizar Rahman Jahangir.

Also present were President of Phulbari Model Press Club Yunus Ali Ananda, President of Phulbari Reporters’ Club Mahabub Hossain Litu, its GS Mahfuzar Rahman Jahangir and GS of Phulbari Upazila Unit Badruzzaman Biplob.

The meeting underscored the importance of mutual cooperation and coordination between journalists and the administration to promote Phulbari’s development, alleviate public hardship and safeguard the public interest.