Dhaka: Renovation work of Sri Sri Rakshakali Temple and Sri Sri Durga Temple in Mohakhali in the capital has begun to fulfill Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's election promise. Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Shafiqul Islam Milton inaugurated the renovation work of the two temples in front of the Tuberculosis Hospital in Mohakhali this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Mohakhali area falls under the Dhaka-17 constituency. Before the parliamentary elections on February 12, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman had promised to renovate this temple and build a new theatre in the temple premises. The city corporation inaugurated the work of the temple less than a month after winning the election and forming the government. Dhaka North City Corporation is funding this renovation work.
Speaking on the occasion, DNCC Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton emphasized that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman remains concerned until he can implement the promises made to the people. "We have come to inaugurate the renovation work of this temple promised by the Prime Minister and the work will start from today. From a moral point of view, we have no differences among religions or castes. Everyone will follow their own religion. We will cooperate with you," he said.
The DNCC administrator also assured citizens that in Bangladesh, every individual will have the freedom to practice their religious beliefs. "We will always be by your side. You will follow your religion without fear. Let us know about any matter, if our local leaders do any injustice to you for any reason or if someone from outside or around does that, let us know about that matter," he added.
DSCC Administrator Abdus Salam reiterated the commitment to religious freedom. "We believe in the freedom of all religions. I can say it well, BNP has never called you a minority, BNP has never allowed any oppression, persecution, or torture against you," he stated. He added that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has plans that, if realized, could transform the nation significantly.
Among those present at the event were BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman's advisors Farhad Dalim Doner and Bijon Kanti Sarkar, Hindu Welfare Trust director Tapan Majumder, and Gulshan Banani Puja Celebration Committee president JL Bhowmik.