Bandarban:Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Sa Ching Prue expressed his hope for a festive celebration of this year's Sharadiya Durga Puja, urging the public to maintain communal harmony and to disregard any rumors.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister warned that certain individuals might attempt to disrupt the harmony in Bandarban by spreading false information during the Durga Puja festivities.
The minister spoke as the chief guest at a cheque distribution ceremony for financial assistance to various Durga Puja mandaps, held at the Deputy Commissioner's conference room. The event was organized by the Bandarban district administration.
Sa Ching Prue reassured attendees that there was no threat of sabotage related to Durga Puja in the country but emphasized the importance of staying alert to prevent any incidents. At the ceremony, he distributed cheques totaling Tk 25 lakh on behalf of the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs to representatives of 33 Puja mandaps in the district.
The event was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Naznin Sultana and attended by other notable figures including Superintendent of Police Ohabur Islam Khandaker and President of the Bandarban Central Durga Puja Celebration Council Biplob Das Rajeshwar.
In addition to the event, Minister Sa Ching Prue also inaugurated the renovation work on the road leading to Bandarban Sadar Hospital, which had been in poor condition. He assured that the road repairs would be completed promptly to alleviate public inconvenience.