Jamalpur:Preparations for the Durga Puja festival in Jamalpur are almost complete, with artists finalizing the idols at 227 puja mandaps throughout the district. The festive spirit is palpable among the Hindu community members as they gear up for the celebrations.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a total of 227 Durga Puja mandaps are being erected across seven upazilas in the district. The distribution includes 63 mandaps in Jamalpur Sadar, 21 in Islampur, 24 in Melandah, 28 in Madarganj, 17 in Bakshiganj, 26 in Dewanganj, and 48 in Sarishabari.
To support the festival, the district administration has provided each puja mandap with 600 kilograms of rice. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Yusuf Ali mentioned that meetings were conducted with the Hindu community to ensure a peaceful and secure celebration.
Security measures are being reinforced with Superintendent of Police Farhana Yasmin confirming a four-tier security system around the mandaps. CCTV surveillance will cover all puja sites, and mobile law enforcement teams will be on standby to address any incidents.
Sidartha Shankar Roy, Secretary of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, reported high enthusiasm among devotees. The Nabo Jagoroni Puja Sangha will host one of the largest celebrations at Radha Mohan Jiu Mandir, continuing a tradition of 66 years. The festivities will kick off on Friday with Maha Shashti, marking the start of the main Durga Puja events.