Chattogram:Prime Minister is set to visit the J.M. Sen Hall Puja Mandap in Chattogram, carrying a message of building a "Rainbow Nation," a vision for Bangladesh that emphasizes unity amid diversity, according to Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister has committed to creating a nation where all individuals, regardless of religion, caste, or community, can live with equal dignity and rights. This vision aims to establish a non-discriminatory society based on harmony, coexistence, and mutual respect.
During a visit to the Puja Mandap at the historic J.M. Sen Hall, ahead of the Prime Minister's visit scheduled for October 20 during the Sharadiya Durga Puja, Mayor Hossain distributed Puja gifts to 500 women from the Hindu community. Mohammad Abu Sufian, MP, was also present. The Mayor also discussed the ongoing celebrations and the measures taken to maintain peace and order at the Puja Mandaps, ensuring easy access for visitors.
The CCC is actively working to facilitate the festivities. Executive officers and magistrates have been deployed to key areas, and the city's cleaning department is ensuring the Mandaps and surrounding areas remain clean and unobstructed. Financial support totaling 36.7 lakh taka has been distributed across 294 Puja Mandaps and to the Harijan communities in worker colonies.
Mayor Hossain emphasized the role of religious festivals in promoting harmony and cooperation among people of different faiths. He highlighted Chattogram's identity as a city of communal harmony and stressed the importance of maintaining a clean, safe, and inclusive environment for all residents. The concept of a "Rainbow City" signifies a place where everyone can celebrate their festivals safely and contribute to the city's development and well-being.
MP Abu Sufian expressed joy over the Prime Minister's visit, viewing it as part of a broader vision to unite the nation. Officials including CCC Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Chief Engineer Anisur Rahman, and members of the Metropolitan Puja Celebration Council were also present during the Mayor's visit to the Puja Mandap.