Rangpur, Oct. 24 -- The ongoing movement demanding implementation of the Teesta Master Plan is gaining momentum as the Teesta River Protection Movement Committee has announced a "Silent Rangpur" campaign, across five districts of the Rangpur division, on October 30.

The campaign, scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday, will see people from all walks of life-including teachers, students, farmers, traders, transport workers, and government officials, pause their work for 15 minutes and stand silently wherever they are, in solidarity with the demand for the Teesta's restoration.

Drivers of all vehicles-motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, buses, and trains-will also halt for 15 minutes, while teachers will suspend classes and students will stop activit...