Pabna-4 Member of Parliament Professor Abu Taleb Mondal has directed authorities to tighten security to ensure the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja is celebrated in a peaceful and festive environment in Ishwardi. He emphasized the importance of ensuring women's and children's safety, installing CCTV cameras, and maintaining uninterrupted electricity supply at the Puja mandaps.

He gave these directives as the chief guest during an exchange of views and preparatory meeting organized by the Upazila Administration for Durga Puja celebration on Sunday (October 11, 2026) at 3:30 PM in the Ishwardi Upazila Parishad conference room. Professor Abu Taleb Mondal stated that everyone must play a responsible role to ensure Durga Puja is held in an orderly, safe, and joyful environment, urging the administration, law enforcement agencies, and Puja celebration committee leaders to work in coordination to guarantee unhindered movement for visitors.

Presided over by Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Hasan Mohammad Shoaib, the meeting was informed that Sharadiya Durga Puja will be celebrated across 35 temples in Ishwardi Upazila this year, with the administration maintaining strict vigilance to ensure security at every mandap. The meeting also called upon everyone to maintain religious harmony and remain vigilant to avoid any untoward incidents.