Khulna: Administrator of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Nazrul Islam Manju has announced plans to develop a prosperous and inclusive city through the active participation of people from all religions and communities. “We want to transform Khulna into a beautiful city by undertaking necessary development initiatives wherever needed. For this, cooperation from all, regardless of religion or caste, is essential,” stated Manju during the inauguration of the Matua Mahasammelan-2026 at the Sri Sri Hari Mandir and Guruchand Student Hostel premises in Gollamari.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was organized by the Khulna Divisional Sri Sri Hari Mandir Management Committee and Guruchand Student Hostel. The Acting Assistant High Commissioner of India in Khulna, Chandrajit Mukherjee, attended as the chief guest. Manju emphasized the vision set forth by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman under the “Bangladesh First” initiative, which aims to build a safe, humane, liberal, and democratic country by overcoming longstanding deprivation.
“We want to further strengthen communal harmony and build mutual trust and confidence so that all can live together peacefully in the Bangladesh of tomorrow,” Manju added. He also assured that all possible support would be extended to resolve existing problems of the temple.
The event was presided over by Dr. Dulal Krishna Roy, President of the temple management committee, and attended by notable figures such as International Hari-Guruchand Matua Mission President Supati Thakur Shibu and International Matua Prachar Mission President Sampad Thakur of Orakandi, who offered their blessings.
Earlier in the day, Manju visited a fire-affected area on BIDC Road in the city, where he distributed financial assistance from his personal fund to the affected families.