Manikganj:Necessary preparations for the Durga Puja, a significant religious festival for the Hindu community, have been completed at 573 mandaps across the district.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this year sees an increase in the number of Puja Mandops, with 573 in total across the seven upazilas of Manikganj, which is 20 more than the previous year. The government has allocated 343.8 metric tons of rice to support the festival’s celebrations.
Leaders of the District Puja Udjapan Committee expressed satisfaction with the preparations and the support provided by the District and Upazila Administration, as well as the law enforcement agencies. They have held meetings with Deputy Commissioner Nazmun Ara Sultana and Superintendent of Police Mohammad Sarwar Alam to ensure the smooth execution of the festival.
DIG of Dhaka Range also expressed complete satisfaction with the cooperation from the Manikganj District Administration and Police Administration. District Puja Udjapan Committee President Pronab Kumar Shikder and General Secretary Ruhidas Tarafder noted that the number of Puja Mandops has increased due to the favorable atmosphere in the district.