Purbadhala:Lawmaker Mansura Alam has emphasized the importance of national unity and religious harmony in Bangladesh, asserting that citizens should not be divided into minority and majority groups.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Alam made these remarks as the chief guest at a ceremony distributing financial assistance and sarees to members of the Hindu community ahead of the Sharadiya Durga Puja at Purbadhala Sarbojanin Central Puja Mandir in Netrokona's Purbadhala upazila.
During her speech, Mansura Alam stressed that every citizen has equal rights and that communal harmony and unity are vital for the country's development. She highlighted Purbadhala's tradition of peaceful coexistence, noting that religion is a personal matter, while the state and festivals are for all citizens.
She also mentioned her efforts in allocating development funds for both temples and mosques, pledging continued support for all citizens regardless of religious or social backgrounds. Alam assured that local administration and law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring security to ensure a peaceful Durga Puja celebration for the Hindu community.
The event, chaired by Tarun Kumar Roy, president of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad's Purbadhala branch, was moderated by Deepak Ranjan and attended by local political leaders, media representatives, and members of the Hindu community. At the conclusion of the programme, Alam distributed sarees and cash assistance to 200 local Hindu devotees.