Khulna:Lawmaker Fahmida Haque, representing the reserved seat for women, urged people from all walks of life to collaborate in preserving communal harmony and upholding the country's non-communal values.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, she emphasized the Prime Minister's directive to monitor all Durga Puja mandaps with CCTV. Additionally, BNP monitoring teams and volunteers at various levels will ensure vigilance throughout the festival.
During a financial assistance distribution event for Durga Puja temples at the Paikgachha Upazila Parishad auditorium, which was presided over by Upazila Nirbahi Officer Wasiuzzaman Chowdhury, Fahmida Haque highlighted the importance of collective effort to thwart attempts that may disrupt communal harmony. She contributed Tk 2.35 lakh from her personal funds to 47 Puja temples, allocating Tk 5,000 to each.
Khulna District Parishad Administrator S M Monirul Hasan Bappi distributed Tk 7,000 each to 151 Durga Puja temple committees, totaling Tk 10.57 lakh. Bappi reiterated that Bangladesh has long been a nation where people of all faiths celebrate together in harmony.
The event was attended by Paikgachha Upazila BNP Convener Dr Abdul Majid, former District BNP Joint Convener Ashraful Alam Nannu, Paikgachha Police Station Officer-in-Charge Zulfikar Ali, and Upazila BNP Member Secretary S M Imdadul Haque. Representatives from various community organizations, including the Puja Udjapan Parishad and the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, were also present.
Additionally, cheques were distributed to individuals suffering from prolonged illnesses, providing them with financial assistance for their treatment.