Leaders and activists of the Noakhali Division Implementation Struggle Council, together with representatives from various social and voluntary organisations, have once again rallied to demand that Noakhali be officially declared an administrative division and that the government implement the decision without delay.
The demonstration took place on Sunday afternoon at the Central Shaheed Minar premises in Maijdee, the district town of Noakhali. Organisers said the rally aimed to draw national attention to the longstanding call for administrative recognition of the region, which local leaders argue is vital for development and effective governance.
Speakers at the event emphasised the urgency of the issue, warning that Noakhali must be formally designated as an administrative division before the forthcoming national election. “If our demands continue to be ignored, we will escalate our programmes, including blockades of waterways and roads, as well as disruptions to remittance flows,” one speaker declared.
The rally was presided over by Saifur Rahman Rasel, President of the Noakhali Division Implementation Struggle Council, while the chief guest was Md Zahidul Islam Kawsar, Founder of the Dr Mostafa Hajera Foundation and Chief Adviser of the organisation. Both highlighted the region’s historical significance, economic potential, and the need for administrative autonomy to address local issues more effectively.
Several other notable figures attended the rally, including content creator Farhadul Islam Pavel; Am Mahmud, President of the Noakhali Reform Forum; Helal Uddin, President of the Safe Noakhali Chai Subarnachar Unit; and Apon Ahmed, senior spokesperson of the district branch of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. People from various professions and communities across Noakhali also joined the event, reflecting widespread public support.
For clarity, the key details of the rally are summarised below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Rally demanding Noakhali be declared an administrative division |
| Organisers | Noakhali Division Implementation Struggle Council, social and voluntary organisations |
| Date & Time | Sunday afternoon |
| Location | Central Shaheed Minar, Maijdee, Noakhali |
| Presiding Officer | Saifur Rahman Rasel, President of the Struggle Council |
| Chief Guest | Md Zahidul Islam Kawsar, Founder of Dr Mostafa Hajera Foundation |
| Other Notable Attendees | Farhadul Islam Pavel, Am Mahmud, Helal Uddin, Apon Ahmed |
| Key Demands | Noakhali to be declared and implemented as a division before the national election |
| Proposed Actions if Ignored | Road and waterway blockades, remittance shutdown |
The rally concluded with organisers reiterating their commitment to peaceful yet firm advocacy for administrative recognition, signalling that local demands will continue until the government takes concrete action.