Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs (CHT) Adviser Supradip Chakma. File Photo

DHAKA, Sept 07, 2025 (BSS) - Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma today informed that under the directive of Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, digital transformation of 100 schools in the hill tracts is underway using Star-link technology.

“Multimedia classrooms have already been introduced and online activities in these schools are expected to be completed within the next 90 days,” he said while meeting with three scandinavian diplomats at his office in the Chittagong Hill Tracts Heritage Preservation and Research Center, located on Bailey Road in the city.

The diplomats are Ambassador of Norway to Bangladesh Hakon Harald Gulbrandsen, Ambassador of the Royal Danish Embassy Christian Brix Moller (Chris) and Second Secretary and Head of Politics at the Danish Embassy Olle Landin.

During the meeting, discussions focused on sustainable development and multidimensional cooperation in the hill tracts region. 

Supradip Chakma welcomed and appreciated the diplomats’ interest and ideas regarding development in the region.

He emphasized that quality education, improvement of local livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and modernization of the agricultural sector are essential for sustainable development in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. 

These initiatives, he noted, will play a vital role in energizing the local economy and creating employment opportunities.

Supradip Chakma further stated that the present government is committed to democratic values and human rights and is working tirelessly to uphold them. 

He also highlighted the ongoing efforts to preserve the languages and scripts of various ethnic communities through the publication of language-based books at the primary school level, along with specialized training programmes for local language teachers.

Addressing the importance of utilizing Kaptai Lake and ensuring benefits for local communities, Supradip Chakma identified livelihood development as a key issue in the hill tracts. 

He stressed the need for environmentally harmonious economic growth and outlined plans to address water scarcity in the region.

During the meeting, the representatives from the three countries raised topics including the PR and Bangladesh’s upcoming elections. 

They shared their views on the UN Human Rights Office and assured full support to the Government of Bangladesh in its democratic transition. 

Supradip Chakma assured them that relevant institutions are working to ensure free, fair, and participatory elections as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission.