Manikganj:Food Minister Afroza Khanam stated that the government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is committed to alleviating the challenges faced by the Sanatan faith community and ensuring their welfare.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during an event organized by the Manikganj Sadar Upazila Administration, Afroza Khanam distributed sarees, gifted by Prime Minister Rahman, to underprivileged members of the Sanatan community in Manikganj Sadar upazila as part of the Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations.
Minister Khanam highlighted the increase in assistance to the community, noting the allocation of 600 kilograms of rice this year, compared to 500 kilograms previously, and a financial allocation of Taka 4,41,000 for each parliamentary constituency. She encouraged everyone to support the government in national development efforts and expressed her hopes for community cooperation in Manikganj's progress.
Sri Gouranga Babu of the Hindu-Bouddha-Christian Oikya Parishad expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Rahman and Minister Khanam for their consistent support. The event was chaired by Manikganj Deputy Commissioner Nazmun Ara Sultana, and concluded with Minister Khanam visiting several Durga Puja mandaps and temples in the region.