Rajshahi:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Durga Puja mandap at Dharmasabha Temple in Rajshahi as part of his tour to three divisions to greet members of the Hindu community during the Sharadiya Durga Puja festival.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister arrived at the temple at 515 pm, following a public meeting at the historic Haji Muhammad Mohsin Government High School ground in Rajshahi. He was greeted by Professor Bishwanath Sarkar, President of the Dharmasabha Temple, alongside Vice-President Achinta Kumar Biswas, General Secretary Biswajit Biswas, and other temple leaders.
During an exchange-of-views meeting with the Hindu community, they requested the Prime Minister to consider establishing a fund for puja celebrations and temple construction. They also expressed their satisfaction with the government's increased grants and support for this year's Durga Puja. The Prime Minister handed over a cheque for Tk 10 lakh to the temple authorities.
The visit marked the Prime Minister's first trip to Rajshahi since his government was formed following the BNP's victory in the 13th parliamentary election. Tarique Rahman was accompanied by key BNP figures and ministers during his visit.
Earlier, he departed from Tejgaon Airport in Dhaka and visited Rangpur, where he addressed gatherings and visited the Radha Gobinda Temple. The Prime Minister plans to continue his tour to Chattogram before returning to Dhaka tonight. The five-day Durga Puja celebrations will conclude with the immersion of idols on Bijoya Dashami.