Chittagong hill tracts: Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Ambassador (Retd) Supradip Chakma has visited several Puja mandaps here in the district town and exchanged greetings with the organizers, visitors, and devotees. During the visit last night, the adviser called upon all to celebrate the festival in a peaceful and harmonious environment.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the adviser emphasized that the Sharadiya Durga festival is a symbol of peace, tradition, and communal harmony. He mentioned that the participation of people from all faiths and communities would make the festival even more vibrant. Responding to questions from journalists on the recent violence in the CHT, he stressed that sustainable peace and development in the region require economic prosperity and quality education. He added that educating the hill people could prevent many issues and that quality education should teach discernment and prevent provocation.
Supradip Chakma expressed his desire to spread quality education among the hill communities, aiming for them to build their future and bring positive change to society. During his visit to Akhanda Mondoli Upasana Mandir in Gorjantoli and Tablachhari Kali Mandir, he inquired about the arrangements and security measures for Durga Puja.
Rangamati Deputy Commissioner Md. Habib Ullah, Adviser’s Private Secretary Khandakar Mushfiqur Rahman, Superintendent of Police Md. Farhad Hossain, Executive Officer of Rangamati Zila Parishad Khandakar Mohammad Rizaul Karim, officials concerned, and local dignitaries accompanied him during this time.