Chattogram:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the JM Sen Hall Puja mandap in Rahmatganj to exchange greetings with members of the Hindu community during the Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations. He arrived at the mandap at 820 p.m., where he engaged in an interaction meeting with the community members.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Puja Celebration Council President Arpan Kanti Banerjee, General Secretary Advocate Nikhil Das, Hindu Religious Welfare Trust Trustee Rajib Dhar Tamal, and Chattogram Metropolitan BNP General Secretary Nazimur Rahman. Several government and BNP officials accompanied him, including Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.
The Prime Minister's visit began with his arrival at Shah Amanat International Airport at 740 p.m. After completing airport formalities, he proceeded directly to the Puja mandap. Thousands of BNP leaders, activists, and supporters lined the roads to greet him, as he waved to the crowd from his vehicle.
This visit is part of his tour across the country to mark the Sharadiya Durga Puja. Earlier in the day, he visited Puja mandaps in Rangpur and Rajshahi. Maha Nabami was observed today, with the festivities set to conclude tomorrow with the immersion of idols on Bijoya Dashami.