Regional political group PCJSS-backed Parbatya Chattagram Pahari Chhatra Parishad has distributed rice among 665 families of the remote areas of Sajek in Rangamati who have been facing acute food shortage and economic hardship for the last couple of months. Baghaichhari Upazila Chairman Bororishi Chakma, Sajek Union Chairman Joiboboi Tang Tripura, Baghaichhari Union Chairman Sunil Bihari Chakma and PCJSS leaders were present during the distribution of rice Wednesday. Sajek Chairman Joiboboi expressed gratitude towards the student groups of different universities and colleges, and people of Rangamati Sadar and Naniarchar for their contribution. Over 2,000 families of 20-25 remote villages in Sajek are facing the brunt of this year’s food shortage. Opening up border haats in cooperation with India could have reduced the problem of rice price hike, suggested the locals.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 01, 2017 03:33 UTC