Chattogram: A four-day Janmastami programme, marking the holy birth anniversary of Lord Krishna and one of the major religious festivals for the Hindu community, is set to begin on Saturday in the port city and other regions across the country. The Sree Sree Janmastami Udjapan Parishad Bangladesh (SSJUPB) announced this at a press conference held at its head office in the city's Rahmatganj area today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, SSJUP leaders highlighted different aspects of the programme during the press conference. Preparations are underway for the Janmastami Mahashobhayatra, a historic event scheduled for August 16. The grand procession will commence at 10 am from the Andarkilla intersection, covering a route through Teribazar, Lal Dighi, Kotwali, New Market, Tin Pol, Bose Brothers, DC Hill, Cheragi Pahar, and JM Sen Hall.
Advisers, politicians, and intellectuals are expected to participate in the procession, which will be a significant feature of the celebrations. The programme will also feature a writing competition, a classical concert, and a grand prayer ceremony, enhancing the festive spirit.
Additional events include a youth conference at JM Sen Hall around 2 pm on Saturday. Following this, at 3 pm, former Member of Parliament and Barrister Rumin Farhana will serve as the chief guest at the mothers' conference. Later, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, a member of the BNP's standing committee, will be the chief guest at the religious conference at 5 pm.
The SSJUP committee has put forward ten demands, emphasizing the need for ensuring the safety of the Sanatan community and enacting minority protection laws. They urged members of the Hindu community and other relevant individuals to actively participate and contribute to the success of the celebrations.
RK Das Rupu, General Secretary of the central committee of SSJUP, delivered the written statement at the press conference, outlining the details of the upcoming events.