RAJSHAHI, Aug 23, 2022 (BSS) - A total of 57 extremists, who came back to
normal life after surrendering to the administration, were financially
rehabilitated in the district amid generosity of Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina.

Earlier on April 6 last, they were given the Prime Minister's financial
assistance worth Taka 57 lakh for their rehabilitation purposes.

Subsequently, they constituted a cooperative society named "Rajshahi
Swapnachash Krishi Samabay Samity" aimed at improving their living and
livelihood conditions collectively.

District administration provided a four-bigha of land after purchasing it at
a cost of Taka 14 lakh in Jogipara area under Bagmara upazila to the
cooperative society. From now on, the cooperative members can use the land
for their rehabilitation through income generating activities.

Deed of the land has been handed over to the cooperative leaders in a simple
ceremony held at the conference hall of Deputy Commissioner (DC) here on
Monday.

DC Abdul Jalil accompanied by Additional DC Kolyan Chowdhury, Joint Director
of National Security Intelligence Sanwar Hossain, Assistant Director Farhad
Hossain and Additional Superintendent of Police Sanatan Chakraverty handed
over the deed.

President of the cooperative society Gaziur Rahman, Vice-president Monsur
Ali, Secretary Abdur Razzque and Treasurer Naoshad Ali were present on the
occasion.
 
DC Abdul said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken responsibility for the
surrendered people. So, she is extending support to them repeatedly.

He also said none will remain hungry. If anyone faces food shortage and when
he or she appraises the district administration they will reach foodstuffs to
their doorstep at once.
 
DC Jalil thanked the surrendered extremists for returning to normal life and
said: "Extremists are rehabilitated by the visionary and prudent leadership
of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that a section of society cannot impede
the country's advancement by going astray."

Referring to various schemes taken up by the Prime Minister to address the
existing challenges, he further said that the country will be able to
overcome the crisis if those initiatives are implemented. He also urged the
people to extend their cooperation in executing the programmes.
 
He said there is no chance for the surrendered extremists to look back.
Everyone will have to involve themselves with the development activities, he
added.