A total of 25 heifers were distributed among 25 fishermen in Sadar upazila of Jhalakathi district on Sunday under the "Conservation and Development of Local Species of Fish and Snail Project" for alternative employment.
On the occasion, a function was held at the Upazila Parishad (UP) auditorium this morning.
Member of Awami League Advisory Committee Amir Hossain Amu joined the function virtually as the chief guest with Upazila Parishad Chairman Khan Arifur Rahman in the chair. Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Sabekun Nahar, district Fisheries Officer Ripon Kanti Ghosh, AL leaders Mujibul Haque Akand, Torun Karmokar and Mohila Vice-chairman Israt Jahan Sonali were present, among others. Amu urged the beneficiary fishermen to take proper care of the heifers so that they will be growing in good health.
