Khulna:Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Khulna have been called upon to remain vigilant and assist in ensuring security at all 887 Durga Puja mandaps in the district to maintain communal harmony during the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Babu Jayanta Kumar Kundu, Assistant Organising Secretary for Khulna Division of the BNP Central Executive Committee, made this appeal during an emergency meeting of the Khulna District BNP, where he served as the chief guest on Wednesday night.
The meeting, held at the district BNP office, aimed to provide necessary instructions to the district unit leaders and its affiliated organizations to ensure peaceful and festive celebrations. It was presided over by S M Monirul Hasan Bappy, Member Secretary of Khulna District BNP, who is also the District Council Administrator and Chairman of the District Red Crescent Society.
Jayanta Kumar Kundu emphasized the importance of sincere efforts from party leaders and activists to secure all puja mandaps, thus enabling the Hindu community to celebrate their festival peacefully. He also encouraged them to offer full support to puja celebration committees for successful Durga Puja and Dipabali festivities.
The BNP leader advised party members to avoid motorcycle processions and to remain vigilant to prevent any disturbances. He also instructed BNP volunteers to monitor temples and ensure no disruptions occur.
Among the attendees were Khulna District BNP Joint Convenor Molla Khairul Islam and members of the district unit's Durga Puja Monitoring Committee, including its convener S M Shamim Kabir and Member Secretary K M Ashraful Alam Nannu. The meeting concluded with a decision to hold an exchange-of-views meeting at the BNP office on KD Ghosh Road in Khulna on Friday.