Chattogram:Chattogram Division BNP Organising Secretary and Administrator of the Chattogram Zilla Parishad, Mahabuber Rahman Shamim, has expressed optimism that this year's Sharadiya Durga Puja will be celebrated in a peaceful, smooth, and festive manner.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Shamim emphasized that the administration, law enforcement agencies, political leaders, activists, and Puja celebration committees are working closely to prevent any untoward incidents during the festival.
Speaking to journalists on Saturday morning after visiting a Durga Puja pavilion at J. M. Sen Hall, Shamim stated that he has been tasked with coordinating the Durga Puja celebrations across the Chattogram division. He expressed hope that followers of the Sanatan Dharma would enjoy the festival with great joy and called for an inclusive atmosphere where people from all communities could participate.
He highlighted Bangladesh's tradition of communal harmony, expressing hope that people of all religions and communities would remain united through mutual respect, love, and harmony. Shamim assured that BNP leaders and activists stand alongside the followers of the Sanatan Dharma and will continue to do so.
Regarding Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit to Chattogram, Shamim mentioned that the Prime Minister would arrive by military aircraft and head directly to the Durga Puja pavilion at J. M. Sen Hall. Shamim noted that the Prime Minister's visit is a significant event for the people of Chattogram and is expected to boost the enthusiasm of the Sanatan community, reinforcing the message of communal harmony and goodwill.
City BNP Convener and Member of Parliament Ershad Ullah, Member Secretary Nazimur Rahman, Acting President of the Metropolitan Puja Udjapon Parishad Professor Arpan Kanti Banerjee, and Acting General Secretary Advocate Nikhil Kumar Nath were among those accompanying the Zilla Parishad administrator during the visit.