Meherpur Protidin | October 12, 2025

Under the theme “Tobacco Cultivation on Agricultural Land — A Threat to Food Security,” a human chain and leaflet distribution program was held in Amjhupi, Meherpur to mark National No-Tobacco Day 2025.

The event was organized by Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Anti-Tobacco Alliance and Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust. The program took place on Sunday morning in front of the Amjhupi Union Parishad office under Meherpur Sadar Upazila.

Participants in the event urged the immediate finalization of the Tobacco Cultivation Control Policy to protect agriculture and ensure food security.

Following the human chain, a memorandum was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Meherpur, with a copy handed over to the Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension, Meherpur.

The event was attended by Mr. Moin-Ul-Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha, along with representatives and members of local organizations.