Lalmonirhat:Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu MP emphasized Bangladesh's long-standing tradition of communal harmony, noting that people of all religions, including Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians, have lived together peacefully for centuries.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Minister made these remarks while distributing general relief rice to 162 temple authorities and gift items to 1,700 Sanaton devotees in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila during the Sharodiyo Durga Puja celebrations.
During the event at the Lalmonirhat Collectorate grounds, each temple received 600 kg of rice, an increase from the previous year's 500 kg allocation. Additionally, each of the 1,700 Sanaton community families received 20 kg of rice and various gift items.
Minister Dulu highlighted the government's commitment to supporting religious harmony and ensuring an environment where all faiths can observe their religious rituals without interference. He also sought cooperation from all communities to celebrate religious festivals like Durga Puja peacefully.
The event was attended by Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Rashedul Haque Prodhan, Superintendent of Police Md Asaduzzaman, District Council Administrator AKM Mominul Haque, and Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mononita Das, alongside government officials, public representatives, leaders of the BNP, Puja Celebration Committee, and Hindu devotees.