Monohardi:The Health and Family Welfare Minister, Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain, announced that an unprecedented financial grant has been allocated for this year's Durga Puja celebrations, marking the highest amount since the country's independence.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made these remarks during a meeting with members of the Hindu community at Tamakanda village in Monohardi upazila, coinciding with the Sharadiya Durga Puja festivities. He emphasized that law enforcement agencies are ensuring maximum security to facilitate peaceful and joyful celebrations. Additionally, sharis have been distributed to underprivileged individuals as part of the celebrations.
Minister Sakhawat highlighted the supportive role of BNP leaders and activists, affirming their cooperation with the Hindu community during the festival. He described the BNP as a non-communal political party, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman upholding non-communal values. Under Rahman's leadership, the government aims to foster a Bangladesh where peaceful coexistence among people of all faiths is realized.
The event was chaired by Belabo upazila BNP Convener Ahsan Habib Biplob and moderated by Monohardi upazila BNP Member Secretary Aminur Rahman Sarker Dolon. Other notable attendees included Belabo upazila BNP Member Secretary MA Qader Jalil, Monohardi municipal BNP Member Secretary Advocate Abdul Hannan Mia, upazila BNP member Golam Mostofa, and Monohardi Puja Celebration Front President Rajib Roy and General Secretary Sukomal Modhok.
Following the meeting, financial aid from the minister's personal fund was distributed to the presidents and general secretaries of 80 Puja mandaps in the Monohardi and Belabo upazilas.