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Parliament Questions Drug-Free Initiative at Lalon Shah's Shrine

Jamaat-e-Islami MP Amir Hamza questioned in Parliament if there are any initiatives to make the Lalon Shah shrine area drug-free.

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লালনের মাজার এলাকা ‘মাদকমুক্ত’ করার উদ্যোগ আছে কি, সংসদে প্রশ্ন আমির হামজার

Kushtia-3 MP Amir Hamza raised concerns in Parliament about 'unethical activities in the name of culture' and the 'spread of drugs' in the Lalon Shah shrine area in Kushtia. He asked if there are any initiatives to address this issue. In response, Culture Minister Nitya Roy Chowdhury stated that the government has plans to make the entire country drug-free, including the Lalon Shah shrine area. He linked drug eradication with economic development and criticized past governments for the spread of drugs.

Parliamentary Inquiry

During the question-answer session in Parliament, Amir Hamza asked Culture Minister Nitya Roy Chowdhury if there are any initiatives to make the Lalon Shah shrine area drug-free. He highlighted the unethical activities occurring during the birth and death anniversaries of Lalon Shah, which are held under administrative supervision for six days.

FAQ

What did MP Amir Hamza ask in Parliament?
He asked if there are any initiatives to make the Lalon Shah shrine area drug-free.
What was Culture Minister Nitya Roy Chowdhury's response?
He stated that the government has plans to make the entire country drug-free, including the Lalon Shah shrine area.

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