Dhaka:State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has stated that the BNP does not endorse a minority-majority concept, emphasizing the shared identity of all citizens as Bangladeshis. He made these remarks at a meeting focused on security measures for the Durga Puja mandaps and law and order ahead of the 2026 Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations, held at the Abdul Wasek Auditorium of Nawabganj Upazila Parishad.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Tuku assured that the BNP places significant importance on Durga Puja and will extend comprehensive support to ensure the Hindu community can celebrate peacefully. Security committees have already been established for each puja mandap to safeguard the festivities.
Tuku reiterated the political philosophy of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, asserting that there should be no distinction between minorities and majorities, as all people are Bangladeshis. He urged law enforcement agencies to maintain vigilance throughout the festival and recommended CCTV surveillance at every puja mandap to enhance security.
He also highlighted the collective responsibility of maintaining law and order and called for cooperation among all parties involved to ensure a peaceful celebration. Additionally, he addressed other concerns, underlining the need for efforts to curb drug abuse, raise public awareness, maintain cleanliness around puja mandaps, and minimize health risks such as dengue.
The meeting was chaired by Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam and attended by Dhaka-1 lawmaker Khondaker Abu Ashfaq, Dhaka Zila Parishad Administrator Md. Yasin Ferdous Murad, Additional Superintendent of Police Md. Tariqul Islam, Nawabganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Yasin Khandaker, along with government officials, law enforcement personnel, political leaders, and puja committee representatives.