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Kushtia Newsletter

From Our Correspondent
KUSHTIA, Dec 22: Begum Rokeya Day was observed here in a befitting manner on December 9.
Different socio-cultural organisation chalked out elaborate programme commemorating Begum Rokeya s contribution and pioneering role in spreading women education and bringing the womenfolk out of their confinement in the then Bengal.
Kushtia Zila Jatiya Mahila Sangstha held a discussion meeting with Begum Nur Jahan Begum in chair at public Library Hall. Abdus Salam, Deputy Commissioner. Kushtia attended the meeting as chief guest. Dr Anwarul Karim. Prof Nurun Nahar Begum and Dr Abul Ahsan Chaudhuary were special guests.
Welcome address was delivered by Afroza Begum. Speakers urged all to take a vow in spreading education among the women in a dedicated way. Similar function and discussion meeting were also held in every thana headquarters of the district.
Human Rights Day observed
World Human Rights Day was observed here as elsewhere in the country with a vow to Sromote the noble ideals of uman rights for creating happy and healthy society. Sammllito Manobadhikar Parishad, Kushtia chalked out elaoorate programme on the occasion.
The day's programme began with bringing out a colourful rally at 10 am. The rally began from Sllpakala Academy premises and ended at Press Club. A discussion meeting followed by a cultural function was held at Charcha Kendra auditorium. Hafizur Rahman president. Udichi Silpa Gosthl presided over the meeting. SM Tipu Sultan. Firoza Islam. Abbas Khandokar rendered songs in the cultural function.
Body recovered
Daulatpur thana police recovered the dead body of Salma Begum, wife ofTofazzal Hossain in hanging condition near Daulatpur Thana Parisad on December 9.
Police sent the body to Kushtia General Hospital for autopsy. A case has been registered with Daulatpur police station in this connection.
Scarcity of water
Acute scarcity of pure drinking water is causing serious problems in rural areas of Kushtia district.
The existing number of tubewells in six thanas are Suite inadequate to meet the emand of the people. According to a report a large number of tubewells are lying out of order for the last two years causing untold sufferings in the villagers. Innumerable number of tubewells are out of order due to the damage in filter pipe beneath the earth, leakage in the pipe and more tubeweils are lying out of order for want of spare parts.
Besides, upper portion of many tubewells of good quality were stolen. Reliable sources said adequate funds were needed urgently for resinking and the tubewells. Moreover, due to scarcity of pure drinking water people nave to depend on kutcha wells and tanks for drinking water. As a result various water borne diseases are spreading in rural areas of the district.