Dhaka, May 19 -- A high police officer's of Bangladesh initiative has improved the condition of members of Bede community, who were marginalised in the society for long.

The community members used to earn their livelihood mainly by snake-related activities. Mired in poverty for a long time, they have failed to improve their condition through these works.

However, they found a ray of hope as Habibur Rahman Habib, who was superintendent of police (SP) of Dhaka district, came to their aid.

Habib, now DIG of Dhaka Division, was promoted to the post on May 16.

Habib earned appreciation for his initiative to facilitate employment facilities for women members of the community while he was SP of Dhaka district.

Women members of the community h...