Bangladesh, Feb. 15 -- The northern parliamentary constituency of Sirajganj-3 comprising Raiganj, Tarash, and Solonga has long been known as a center of agricultural production and emerging industrial potential. The people of this region, dependent on the vast waters of Chalan Beel, are now hopeful that the new political reality will bring their area into a path of development.
In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, VP Ainul Haque was elected as a Member of Parliament by defeating the candidate of the 11-party alliance by a huge margin. Since his victory, local leaders and residents have been strongly demanding his inclusion in the cabinet.
According to local residents, alongside an agriculture-based economy, the region has signific...