Kurigram, Nov. 2 -- As the Dudhkumar River continues to erode its banks following an untimely rise in water levels, more than a hundred families in the Kharuarpar Sabujpara area of Ghogadaha Union, Kurigram Sadar Upazila, are living in dire conditions after losing their homes.

Locals have called for the formation of a separate Ministry of Char Affairs to address poverty, create jobs, and ensure overall development for people living in char (river island) areas who are affected by erosion.

The demand was raised during a human chain and rally organised by the Char Development Committee, Ghogadaha Union branch, on Sunday morning.

The event was presided over by the organisation's President Abdul Jalil.

Speakers at the rally included Distr...