UNB, Dhaka :
As they are set to celebrate the second anniversary of their enclave swap, the residents of ex-enclave Dashiarchara in Phulbari upazila under Kurigram district are demanding that their union be elevated to a model one. Among the 111 ex-enclaves, the biggest one is Dashiarchara, which has now got a different look due to massive development works everywhere since its swap two years back.
While talking to this correspondent, Altaf Hossain, president of Dashiarchara unit of the now-defunct Enclave Exchange Coordination Committee, said, “There has been development in every sector. The lifestyle of people has changed. It is now our heart-felt demand to the government to upgrade the area into a model union.”
Phulbari Upazila Nirbahi Officer Debendra Nath Urao said the dwellers of Dashiarchara merged with the mainstream people of Bangladesh forgetting their miseries of 68 years. The inhabitants of the abolished enclave came under different social safety net and development programmes, he said adding, “We’re committed to reaching any government service to the doorsteps of inhabitants.”
“We’re now easily getting all kinds of agricultural services, including kerosene, diesel, seed and fertilizer due to the merge of the area with Bangladesh,” said a farmer of Dashiarchara.
While visiting the area, a woman of the resident said they are now availing of all medical services from the community clinics built by the government which was once out of reach.
Another woman said she is very happy with the government’s successful initiative as she is enjoying power facilities for her children’s education and other household activities. “We’re availing ourselves of all kinds of modern amenities following the merge of this enclave. It’s a real dream what our forefathers did not see,” said another resident of Dashiarchara. A festive mood is prevailing in the area as the residents of Dashiarchara are going to celebrate the day amid the boundless ecstasy.
As they are set to celebrate the second anniversary of their enclave swap, the residents of ex-enclave Dashiarchara in Phulbari upazila under Kurigram district are demanding that their union be elevated to a model one. Among the 111 ex-enclaves, the biggest one is Dashiarchara, which has now got a different look due to massive development works everywhere since its swap two years back.
While talking to this correspondent, Altaf Hossain, president of Dashiarchara unit of the now-defunct Enclave Exchange Coordination Committee, said, “There has been development in every sector. The lifestyle of people has changed. It is now our heart-felt demand to the government to upgrade the area into a model union.”
Phulbari Upazila Nirbahi Officer Debendra Nath Urao said the dwellers of Dashiarchara merged with the mainstream people of Bangladesh forgetting their miseries of 68 years. The inhabitants of the abolished enclave came under different social safety net and development programmes, he said adding, “We’re committed to reaching any government service to the doorsteps of inhabitants.”
“We’re now easily getting all kinds of agricultural services, including kerosene, diesel, seed and fertilizer due to the merge of the area with Bangladesh,” said a farmer of Dashiarchara.
While visiting the area, a woman of the resident said they are now availing of all medical services from the community clinics built by the government which was once out of reach.
Another woman said she is very happy with the government’s successful initiative as she is enjoying power facilities for her children’s education and other household activities. “We’re availing ourselves of all kinds of modern amenities following the merge of this enclave. It’s a real dream what our forefathers did not see,” said another resident of Dashiarchara. A festive mood is prevailing in the area as the residents of Dashiarchara are going to celebrate the day amid the boundless ecstasy.
