Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury has remarked that the 11-party alliance's current political program is essentially a "car-march" rather than a genuine long march.
Speaking to journalists following an exchange meeting with district administration, police department, and cultural activists at the Chuadanga Circuit House on Saturday afternoon, October 31, 2026, the Minister noted that historically, a long march involves covering vast distances on foot. "According to history, a long march should be conducted on foot, but what they are doing is a car-march," Minister Roy Chowdhury stated, adding that while the alliance has every right to exercise political freedom and present their views, their method differs from traditional long marches.
Read nextDSCC Conducts Major Eviction Drive to Reclaim Footpaths in New Market; Installs Flower Plant Tubs for BeautificationAddressing local governance and social issues, the Minister discussed regional concerns with Chuadanga District Collector Lutfun Nahar, Superintendent of Police Mehdi Shahriar, and Zila Parishad Administrator Sharifuzzaman. The discussion covered pressing local issues including narcotics, online gambling, smuggling, child marriage, and the relatively high suicide trend in the region. Furthermore, Minister Roy Chowdhury outlined a major nationwide talent hunt initiative spanning schools, upazilas, districts, and national levels across drama, recitation, singing, dancing, and art—centered primarily around National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Following the meeting, the Minister attended the closing ceremony of the week-long Nazrul Festival at the District Shilpakala Academy premises.
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