Sunamganj-1 Member of Parliament Kamruzzaman Kamrul said he aims to change the neglected haor region’s condition through development in education, health, and communication. Speaking at a meeting with local print and electronic media workers in Sunamganj city on Saturday night, he described the area as underdeveloped and said people elected him to bring change. He added that he had spoken to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who he said is sincere about improving the lives of haor residents.

Kamrul noted that waterlogging often destroys crops in the haor, causing suffering for farmers. He said he has been visiting the area frequently and trying to support farmers. Responding to criticism from some farmers, he said their expectations are high and that constructive criticism helps him stay on the right path. He emphasized that he prefers to remain close to ordinary people and will work to establish industries to create employment in the haor.

The MP also expressed concern over the environmental degradation of Tanguar Haor and pledged to develop it in an eco-friendly manner with advice from local stakeholders.