Rangpur:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Durga Puja mandap at the Radha Gobinda Dharmasabha Temple in Rangpur, where he exchanged greetings with members of the Hindu community. This marks his first visit to the city since taking office after the BNP's victory in the 13th parliamentary election.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the prime minister arrived at the mandap at 1205 pm and was welcomed by key figures, including temple committee President Bhabatosh Sarkar Bacchu and General Secretary Khokon Sarkar. Leaders from the Rangpur district unit of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and the Rangpur metropolitan unit were also present. During his visit, Tarique Rahman greeted devotees and acknowledged the presence of the Hindu community by waving.
As the prime minister's motorcade traveled from Saidpur to Rangpur, hundreds of party leaders, activists, and supporters lined the roads in Taraganj, Paglapir, and other areas to welcome him. He responded to their greetings from his vehicle.
Upon his arrival at Saidpur Airport, he was received by various officials, including Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu and Rangpur City Corporation Administrator Mahfuz-Un-Nabi Chowdhury Don. Following his visit to the mandap in Rangpur, Prime Minister Rahman proceeded to Saidpur Airport to travel to Rajshahi, where he is scheduled to visit another Durga Puja mandap and attend a public gathering.
Later in the day, he will travel to Chattogram to visit the puja mandap at JM Sen Hall in Rahmatganj before returning to Dhaka. The five-day Durga Puja festivities are set to conclude on October 21 with the immersion of idols on Bijoya Dashami.