Mymensingh:A total of Taka 14.55 crore was allocated as grants to 257 Puja mandaps in Mymensingh district for the celebration of Sharadiya Durga Puja, following a directive from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this marks the first instance that government funds have been distributed as financial assistance to Puja mandaps across the district's 14 upazilas, 10 municipalities, and the city corporation area since the establishment of the Mymensingh District Council.
Shankar Saha, Joint General Secretary of the district Puja Celebration Committee, noted that Durga Puja is being conducted peacefully in Mymensingh this year, with enhanced security measures in place. He mentioned that government allocations and holidays for the festival have been increased, and various government departments are actively participating in the celebrations.
Mymensingh District Council Chairman Syed Emran Saleh Prince highlighted that government support for the Durga Puja festival has been expanded this year as per the Prime Minister's directive. The regular rice allocation for each Puja mandap was increased from 500 kilograms to 600 kilograms. Additionally, assistance is being provided by the District Council, the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, and other government entities.