A 12-member delegation of the Hajong community from Kalmakanda upazila of Netrakona district made a courtesy call on Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on wednesda. Photo: JS

DHAKA, April 22, 2026 (BSS) - A 12-member delegation of the Hajong community from Kalmakanda upazila of Netrakona district made a courtesy call on Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban today.

The Hajong Community of Kalmakanda Upazila falls under the constituency of the Deputy Speaker.

During the meeting, the Deputy Speaker exchanged greetings with the delegation members and inquired about their overall well-beings.

He said that people of different religions and communities have long been living in peaceful coexistence in his constituency.

To enhance public understanding of parliamentary activities, he added, people from all walks of life would be invited in phases to visit the parliament complex and observe its proceedings, said a press release.

“Today, representatives of the Hajong community have come. Earlier, delegations from the Christian community and imams have also visited. My goal is to ensure that people of all communities in my area can learn about the parliament,” he said.

The delegation, including the president and general secretary of the Hajong Upojati Samity, expressed gratitude to the Deputy Speaker for arranging their visit to the parliament.

They also drew his attention to several issues, including renovation of temples, supply of safe drinking water, scholarships for Hajong students, employment opportunities for educated youths, promotion of the Hajong language, and development of bridges, culverts and roads in the area.

In response, the Deputy Speaker said he has been familiar with the Hajong community since his childhood and shares a longstanding relationship with them. “I will try to do whatever is necessary for the welfare of the Hajong community. I have a responsibility towards you, and it is my moral duty,” he said.

Kamal further said that parliament exists for the people, regardless of religion or ethnicity. “We are all Bangladeshis—Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Buddhists alike. I am aware that the Hajong community is still lagging behind,”

Therefore, he said initiatives will be taken to provide scholarships for their children, install deep tube wells in hilly areas to address water shortages, ensure opportunities for mother-tongue education, and arrange religious education for children through temple-based programmes. “I will also provide honorariums from my own funds where necessary,” he added.

The Deputy Speaker also assured the delegation of taking necessary measures for the construction and repair of small bridges, culverts and roads in the area.