A festive atmosphere has gripped Rangpur city ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s scheduled visit tomorrow (Tuesday) to inspect the historic 'Dharmasabha' (Radha Gobinda) Temple.
There, the Prime Minister will exchange pleasantries with members of the Sanaton community at 11:00 am on the day marking the celebration of the Sharodiya Durga Puja, sources said.
Meanwhile, extensive preparations ranging from internal party arrangements to the enhancement of cleanliness drive and security measures have been taken across the city to make the Prime Minister’s visit in the northern district a grand success.
However, Ahead of the PM’s arrival, the Rangpur city is being tastefully decorated.
Under the initiative of the Rangpur City Corporation (RCC), roads and road dividers are being cleaned and repainted, with work continuing day and night. Flowering plants are also being installed along the road dividers.
Furthermore, footpaths along the city’s main thoroughfares have been cleared to ensure they are accessible to pedestrians.
Various other initiatives have been undertaken to enhance the city's aesthetic appeal.
Billboards across the city now display banners featuring messages of goodwill from Rangpur City Corporation (RCC), Rangpur Development Authority (RDA), Durga Puja Festival Committee, ‘Sanskritik Oikya Parishad’ and Rangpur District and Metropolitan units of BNP.
The district and metropolitan units of JASAS are also preparing to highlight the spirit of communal harmony in Rangpur through musical performances.
Roads designated for the Prime Minister’s travel are undergoing repairs.
In particular, the renovation works of the road stretching from the city’s 'DC Mour' to the 'Checkpost' area is progressing in a full-swing.
Advocate Mahfuz-un-Nabi Don, Administrator of the Rangpur City Corporation and Member-Secretary of Rangpur Metropolitan BNP, is personally overseeing these operations on-site round the clock.
Meanwhile, a four-tier security arrangement is being put in place for the Prime Minister’s visit.
Officials from the Special Security Force (SSF), the National Security Intelligence (NSI), Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) are actively engaged in ensuring the Prime Minister’s security.
Senior officials from law enforcement agencies, including the commanders of the 51 Battalion of BGB and Special Response Battalion (SRB)-13, have already inspected the designated sites for the visit.
Enhanced security measures are being implemented throughout the city.
President of the 'Dharmasabha' (Radha Gobinda) Temple Partha Bose expressed great joy that the Prime Minister is visiting the historic temple in Rangpur metropolis.
“It is an honor for the Sanaton community that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will personally observe how the Sharodiya Durga Puja festival is celebrated in this region and engage with the devotees,” he said.
Preparations regarding cleanliness and security at the Temple premises have been completed ahead of the Prime Minister’s arrival.
Deputy Commissioner Israt Jahan said that, in addition to visiting the historic 'Dharmasabha' Temple, the Prime Minister will exchange greetings with the Sanaton community members there during the Sharodiya Durga Puja festival.
She said, “The administration has made extensive preparations to ensure the visit proceeds smoothly, including holding several preparatory meetings. The people of Rangpur are fully prepared to welcome the Prime Minister.”
Rangpur City Corporation Administrator Mahfuz-un-Nabi Don told BSS that there is immense enthusiasm among the people of Rangpur regarding the Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman’s visit.
“In particular, the Hindu community is filled with joy and excitement, and they are delighted about this visit,” he said.
“It is a rare occasion for a Prime Minister to travel to a remote region outside the capital to witness the Sharodiya Durga puja festival. This visit will bring further prominence to Rangpur,” said Mahfuz-un-Nabi Don.
The Prime Minister’s visit to Rangpur holds special significance, as he recently allocated Taka 1,813 crore for two infrastructure development projects in the Rangpur City Corporation area—a move that has brought great joy to the local residents.
He has sought everyone's cooperation to make the Prime Minister’s visit to Rangpur a success.
Meanwhile, Rangpur Metropolitan BNP arranged a preparatory meeting on Sunday at the party office near Grand Hotel Mour ahead of PM’s visit.
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