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Fair on rural lifestyle addresses climate change

KONGKON KARMAKER, Dinajpur
'Grameen Jibonjatra Mela', a fair on the rural lifestyle was organised here in Dinajpur recently to create awareness about climate change and its impact on the environment.
The three-day fair included a discussion, cultural programme, traditional rural sports and plays.
Social and Cultural Development Foundation (SCDF), a voluntary organisation of Dinajpur, arranged the fair in an open patch of land near Gorbheshari river — itself a victim of climate change — at Gabura village under Dinajpur Sadar upazila. Iqbalur Rahim, lawmaker of Dinajpur-3 constituency inaugurated the fair as chief guest.
In his speech, Rahim thanked the
organisers for holding the event, which would make rural people aware about the impact of climate change and its role in natural calamities. They also discussed the role of rural women in minimising the ill effects of climate change.
Other subjects that the speakers took up at the inaugural session were women’s empowerment, job and food security and streamlining the rural economy.
Selina Haque, chief executive of SCDF, delivered the welcome speech highlighting the theme of the fair. Md. Shafiqul Haque Chhutu, former Mayor of Dinajpur Municipality, also delivered a speech among others.
Abul Hasem Talukar, a freedom fighter of the area, chaired the discussion.
Around 25 stalls were set up at the
fair by different government and nongovernment organisations including World Vision, Caritas, District Agriculture Extension Department and Wealth Research Institute.
After the inaugural session, a colourful procession wound its ways through various paths of the rural
The fair also included competitions for housewives including cooking, songs on marriage and rural sports.
Cultural programmes highlighting climate change including songs, folk songs and play were included everyday. Besides, an orientation on climate change was also arranged.
According to the organisers about 1 lakh people visited the fair over the last three days.