Residents of the coastal areas of Satkhira formed a human chain in front of the press club on Saturday, demanding supply of pure drinking water in the district.

Despite repeated requests, the protesters claimed, the authorities turned a blind eye to the issue.

Highlighting the sufferings of the residents, the protesters vowed to intensify their stir if “our demand for clean drinking water in the coastal areas is ignored”.

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“Women are forced to walk 4-5 kms daily to fetch safe drinking water. Salinity in water is damaging crops in the coastal areas as well,” said a protester.

 

The protest was held under the aegis of NGO ‘Swadesh’.

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