There will be no disparity between plains and hills: Dipen DewanPhoto: BSSRANGAMATI, April 6, 2026 (BSS) - Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Dipen Dewan today said there will be no disparity between the plains and the hill regions. The programme was organized to mark the Bengali New Year and indigenous cultural festivals such as Biju, Boisabi, Sangrai, Bihu, Changkran, Bisu, Sanglan and Sangrai. The event was arranged by the Rangamati Small Ethnic Groups Cultural Institute, with support from the Rangamati Hill District Council and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Dewan said the Biju festival fosters interaction among the different communities in the hills and serves as a strong social bond. The five-day celebration from April 6 to April 10 includes traditional cultural programmes, sports, product exhibitions, drama performances and various stalls.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 06, 2026 14:28 UTC