Mymensingh:Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has urged for increased security at Puja mandaps, advocating the installation of CCTV cameras and deployment of adequate security personnel to ensure a peaceful Durga Puja celebration.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister emphasized the necessity of advance precautionary measures to prevent any incidents during the festival. He spoke at the District Law and Order Committee's monthly meeting held at the Mymensingh Deputy Commissioner's conference room, highlighting the need for sufficient police and Ansar presence. Millat also mentioned the potential involvement of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) if required.
After the meeting, Millat assured journalists that anyone attempting to disrupt the festivities would face legal consequences. He confirmed that necessary security arrangements, including CCTV installations, were already underway. Political leaders and parliament members are expected to cooperate with local administrations to maintain order during the celebrations.
At the meeting, Millat urged the committee not only to focus on security issues but also to regularly monitor development project progress. He stressed the importance of implementing meeting decisions and showing progress in subsequent gatherings.
Millat called for improved coordination among elected officials, government workers, and the public to enhance development and public services. He instructed authorities to report on the implementation of the government's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics.
The minister also encouraged the continuation of cleanliness initiatives and the coordinated execution of the government's Family Card and Farmer Card programs. He outlined several development projects planned for Mymensingh, such as road improvements, food storage construction, river erosion prevention, and government building renovations, which are set to commence next year.
Warning against corruption, Millat stated that any individuals involved in irregularities would face legal action, with parliament members overseeing project implementation for transparency.
The meeting was chaired by Mymensingh Deputy Commissioner Md Saifur Rahman and attended by Mymensingh-5 lawmaker Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Mymensingh-8 lawmaker Lutfullahel Majed, and Mymensingh Development Authority Chairman Motahar Hossain Talukdar.