Tangail:State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku distributed sarees, panjabis, and cash to 2,800 impoverished members of the Sanatan community in the district from his personal funds.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the distribution included sarees and panjabis for 2,500 men and women, while 300 individuals from the Harijan community received Tk 2,000 each. This initiative was part of a program held at the Sri Sri Kalibari premises in Tangail.
The state minister also visited various puja mandaps, including those in Porabari and Sadullapur in Sadar upazila, where he exchanged greetings with community members. He assured them that the government prioritizes their security, ensuring a worry-free celebration of Durga Puja in a festive atmosphere.
The event was attended by notable figures such as Trustee of the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust Babu Shyamal Hore, former Member Secretary of Tangail District BNP Mahmudul Haque Sanu, Tangail Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Shahin Mia, and Additional Superintendent of Police H M Mahbub Rezwan Siddiqui.