Mymensingh:Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has urged the installation of CCTV cameras at every Puja mandap and the deployment of adequate security personnel to ensure peaceful celebrations of the upcoming Durga Puja.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Minister Millat emphasized the need for advance precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents during the religious festival. He made these remarks at the monthly meeting of the District Law and Order Committee, held at the Mymensingh Deputy Commissioner's conference room where he served as the chief guest.
Millat stated that sufficient police and Ansar personnel should be deployed at Puja mandaps, with assistance from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) if necessary. He warned that anyone attempting to cause disturbances during Durga Puja would face strict legal action. The minister noted that necessary security arrangements, including CCTV installations, had already commenced.
He also mentioned that political leaders and members of parliament would collaborate with the local administration to maintain law and order during the celebrations. Millat encouraged the District Law and Order Committee to extend its focus beyond security reviews and regularly monitor the progress of development projects.
The minister called for stronger coordination among elected representatives, government officials, and the public to expedite development and enhance public services. He also directed authorities to report on the implementation of the government's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and urged the continuation of cleanliness drives and coordinated implementation of the government's Family Card and Farmer Card programs.
Speaking after the meeting, Millat identified several development projects for Mymensingh, including road development, construction of food storage facilities, prevention of river erosion, and construction and renovation of government buildings. He indicated that work on these projects would start next year.
Millat warned against corruption in development activities, stating that anyone involved in irregularities would face legal action. He mentioned that members of parliament would also monitor project implementation to ensure transparency and accountability.
The meeting was chaired by Mymensingh Deputy Commissioner Md Saifur Rahman and attended by Mymensingh-5 lawmaker Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Mymensingh-8 lawmaker Lutfullahel Majed, and Mymensingh Development Authority Chairman Motahar Hossain Talukdar.