Newly elected Member of Parliament for Chattogram-4 (Sitakunda), Professor Mohammad Aslam Chowdhury, was honored by local fishing communities and Hindu devotees on February 16 in Sitakunda. During the reception, he announced coordinated actions with the Coast Guard to combat sea piracy that affects fishermen. He also promised fair government assistance for fishermen during fishing bans and declared the installation of a deep tube well to address local drinking water shortages.
Chowdhury further pledged to build modern shelters for pilgrims visiting Chandranath Hill and to work with the Shrine Committee and local administration for phased implementation. Later, at another event organized by the Shivchaturdashi Mela Committee, he announced plans to install a cable car at Chandranath Hill to assist elderly pilgrims and ensure safer travel to the temple located about 1,250 feet high.
Local leaders and community representatives attended the events, expressing hope that the announced initiatives for fishermen and pilgrims would be implemented soon.