Kurigram:In a gesture to spread the joy of Sharadiya Durga Puja, sarees were distributed to 836 women from marginalized communities, including the Harijan, Rabidas, and Bede groups, in Kurigram district.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the distribution was part of an initiative by the district administration, supported by the Ministry of Public Administration and funded by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
The event took place at the Sadar Upazila Parishad premises on Sunday evening, where Deputy Commissioner Annapurna Debnath personally handed over the sarees to the recipients.
During the ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Debnath emphasized that Durga Puja is a universal festival and highlighted the government's efforts to ensure that individuals from all sections of society can partake in the festivities.
The event was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Kudrat-e-Khuda, Kurigram Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Mahmudul Hasan, District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Benzir Hossain, along with local dignitaries and administrative officials.