Nilphamari, Feb. 4 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday pledged to restore the Teesta River, saying his party is committed to reviving its flow and safeguarding the livelihoods of those dependent on it.

"Teesta will be the economic hub of North Bengal," he said while addressing an election rally at the Teesta Barrage helipad ground, jointly organized by the Nilphamari and Lalmonirhat district units of the party.

Dr Shafiqur Rahman said the river's water would make the entire North Bengal fertile and prevent thousands of families from becoming destitute due to river erosion. "We promise to implement the Teesta plan at any cost, Inshallah," he added.

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