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UNB, Bandarban

Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday said various projects would be taken for the development of unprivileged tribal people of the CHT region with special emphasis on education.

"The present government is also giving importance to various income-generating projects for the people of the region," the CA said at a cultural programme performed by Murang tribe at Kapurpara area here this on Friday morning.

Dr Fakhruddin said there is a bright prospect of tourism in the panoramic region.

Earlier, the CA visited the people of Murang tribe at Kapurpara, 50 kms away from Bandarban town, at 9:30am in the morning. Murang people welcomed the CA by playing their special musical instrument and wearing traditional dresses.

The Chief Adviser donated Tk 100,000 to solve the crisis of pure water of Murang people and distributed various gift items among the community members.

Dr Fakhruddin arrived here Thursday and spent the night in army-operated Nilgiri resort.

Army Chief Gen Moeen U Ahmed and top military and civil officials accompanied the Chief Advisor.