Bangla Press Desk : Dulal Haque, Ruhiya (Thakurgaon) Correspondent: A 'fish festival' was inaugurated in a festive atmosphere at the historic Tangon Barrage irrigation project, located in Ruhiya, Thakurgaon.
On Saturday morning (October 31), Farhad Hossain Azad, State Minister for Water Resources, inaugurated the event as the chief guest. From early in the morning, the barrage premises buzzed with great enthusiasm from local fishermen and residents.
In his address, the State Minister stated that the government is working to revitalize the rural economy by protecting the nation's fisheries resources and increasing production. He emphasized the importance of developing the fisheries sector—alongside agriculture—by ensuring the multi-purpose utilization of the Tangon Barrage.
The event was presided over by Thakurgaon Administrator Mohammad Rafiqul Haque, with Superintendent of Police Md. Belal Hossain in attendance as a special guest. Other notable attendees included Ruhiya Upazila Executive Officer Alauddin; District BNP General Secretary Paigam Ali; Organizing Secretary Chowdhury Mohebullah Abu Nur; Ruhiya Upazila BNP President Abdul Jabbar; General Secretary Zahirul Islam Ripon; Senior Vice-President Abdul Malek Manik; Joint General Secretary Mokbul Hossain; as well as officials from the Water Development Board, local public representatives, and members of the media.
Following the inauguration, the guests toured the barrage area.
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