Jhalokathi, Nov. 13 (V7N) – A family meeting was held in Rajapur upazila of Jhalokathi to raise public awareness about the commitments outlined in the government's election manifesto and the priority programmes announced by the prime minister.

The meeting was organised by the Jhalokathi District Information Office under the Department of Mass Communication's public outreach programme at Saptagram Sammilani Secondary School in the Aukkhira area of the upazila on Thursday (November 12).

District Information Officer Lelin Bala addressed teachers, students, parents and local residents, highlighting various government priority programmes and public awareness issues.

The discussion covered initiatives such as the Farmer Card, Family Card, canal excavation, tree plantation and a proposed vehicle facility for women. Participants were also informed about drug control, prevention of child marriage and eve-teasing, reducing mobile phone addiction and measures to protect against dengue.

Lelin Bala urged everyone to help spread awareness about these issues within their families and communities.

Headteacher Shamima Akter, school management committee President Omar Faruk Sumon, assistant teachers Md Niamat Ullah and Setu Rani Bobi, along with other teachers, parents and local residents, attended the meeting.

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