The administration of Fulchhari upazila in Gaibandha has initiated a humanitarian program to rehabilitate beggars affected by river erosion in the char areas. The initiative, led by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Mostafizur Rahman, began on Monday at Ketkir Hat in Konchipara Union, where beggar Abdul Gafur received a newly built shop and goods to start a small business. The inauguration ceremony was attended by local officials and community representatives.

According to the UNO, the rehabilitation of beggars is being prioritized, with three individuals already selected under the project. Each beneficiary will receive approximately Tk 47,000 in assistance to help them become self-reliant. The Department of Social Services confirmed that one beggar in the upazila town had previously been rehabilitated under the same program.

Local residents have welcomed the initiative, expressing optimism that it will improve the living standards of beggars in the area.