'Cancel Matasagar lease, make it a tourist spot'
Local political leaders and representatives from socio-cultural and non-governmental organisations form a human chain in front of Dinajpur deputy commissioner's office yesterday demanding cancellation of lease of matasagar, a large water body in Sadar upazila.Photo: STAR
A human chain was formed in front of Dinajpur deputy commissioner's office yesterday to press the demand for cancellation of lease of 'Matasagar', a water body on around 45.31acres of land under Sadar upazila. Leaders of different political parties, local newsmen and representatives from socio-cultural and non-governmental organisations joined the human chain organised by Matasagar Rakkha Committee. Addressing a rally at the venue, the speakers urged the government to cancel the lease of the water body and make it a tourist attraction. They alleged that the four-party alliance government leased the water body to an influential BNP leader violating the rules. the water body has lost its beauty as the lessee has set up poultry farm, rice mills and some other business establishments, levelling the high lands around it, they said. Dinajpur Press Club President Chittya Ghosh, General Secretary Golam Nabi Dulal, Convener of Matasagar Rakkha Committee Prof Saifuddin Akhter addressed the rally, among others. The speakers demanded immediate cancellation of the lease. Otherwise, they threatened to launch a greater agitation programme to protect the water body. They also urged the government to take necessary steps to protect Dinajpur Rajbari, Boromath, Ramsagar, Anandasagar, Kantanagar Temple, Sukhsagar, Julumsagar, Padma Sagar and Harisagar. Dinajpur municipality mayor and activists of Udichi district unit also joined the human chain.
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