UZ chairmen blame UNOs for non-cooperation
Bangladesh Upazila Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen Oikya Parishad yesterday blamed the Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) for non-cooperation in upazila activities.
“The UNOs don't coordinate with the chairmen and vice-chairmen for accomplishing any work of the upazila and this attitude undermines the image of the elected representatives,” Abdul Mazid Photo, convenor of the Oikya Parishad and chairman of Saturia Upzila under Manikganj district, said to a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity in the city.
Replying to a question, Abdul Mazid Photo said the upazila system has become more dysfunctional after enactment of the Upazila Act under Article 25(1) (2) of the constitution.
The UNOs are doing all development works of the upazila consulting with the local Member of Parliament and the role of the upazila chairman and vice-chairman are only the audience, he alleged.
Expressing disappointment over the present situation of the upazila administration, Mohammad Hossain Faku, member secretary of the Parishad, said, “We are sitting idle for about 20 months, which is not a good sign for democracy.”
They will hold a grand rally on October 2 in the city to press home their 10-point demand, Faku told the newsmen.
Parishad leaders Muhammad Mohibur Rahman, Bishwanath Upzila chairman under Sylhet, Anwarul Huq Bablu, chairman of Akkelpur Upazila under Joypurhat, Ataur Rahman Ata, chairman of Manikganj Sadar, Obaidur Rahman, vice-chairman of Sreebordi upazila, Jesmin Ara, vice-chairman of Dinajpur Sadar upazila and Rehana Ferdous, vice-chairman of Anwara upazila under Chittagong district were present at the press conference.
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