A clothes distribution drive and discussion meeting were organized by the Gachbaria Sarbajanin Harimandir Puja Celebration Committee in Chandanaish, Chattogram, on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja.
The program was held on Saturday night (October 17) at the premises of Gachbaria Sarbajanin Harimandir.
Alhaj Jasim Uddin Ahmed, Honorable Member of Parliament for Chattogram-14 (Chandanaish and partial Satkania), attended the event as the chief guest. Chattogram District Superintendent of Police Md. Masud Alam, BPM, was the main speaker. Babu Arup Ratan Chakraborty, former president of the Chandanaish Upazila Puja Celebration Committee, delivered the welcome address.
Chaired by Dr. Milan Dhar, President of the Gachbaria Sarbajanin Harimandir Puja Celebration Committee, and moderated by Engineer Bhabashankar Dhar, Senior Joint Convener of the Chandanaish Upazila Puja Celebration Committee's Convening Committee and General Secretary of the Temple Standing Committee, the event was attended by several special guests. These included Chandanaish Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Abdur Rahman, Additional Superintendent of Police (DSB) Md. Rezaul Islam, Assistant Superintendent of Police (Anwara Circle) Md. Mahmudul Hasan, DIO-1 of the District SP Office Md. Anwar Hossain, Chandanaish Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) S.M. Didarul Islam Sikder, Chattogram South District Puja Celebration Committee General Secretary Rubel Deb, former Chattogram South District BNP member Alhaj Sirajul Islam Sawdagar, former Chandanaish Upazila BNP General Secretary MA Hashem Raju, Chattogram South District Jubo Dal Vice President Sirajul Islam, and Hashimpur Union Parishad Member Shamsul Alam Badan, among others.
Also present at the occasion were Dr. Shree Ram Acharya, Chandanaish Upazila Puja Celebration Committee Member Secretary Raju Das, Dr. Bidhan Dhar, Khokon Dhar, Patiya Upazila Acting Education Officer Babu Ashish Kumar Dhar, Krishna Dhar, ATEO Bikash Dhar, Bijoy Krishna Dhar, Debabrata Pal Debu, Trideep Kumar Dhar, Shankar Dhar, Chandra Dhar, Rana Dhar, Shanto Dhar, Joy Dhar, Jishu Dhar, Shimul Dhar, Shaon Dhar, Monotosh Dhar, Sourav Dhar, Barun Dhar, Ohi Chowdhury, Rimon Dhar, and Jayanta Dhar, among others.
In his speech as the chief guest, Chattogram-14 MP Alhaj Jasim Uddin Ahmed said, "Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony. Sharadiya Durga Puja is the largest religious festival of the Bengali Hindu community. The government has taken maximum security measures to ensure this festival is celebrated smoothly and joyfully. Religion belongs to individuals, but festivals belong to all. Together, we want to build Chandanaish into a model upazila of peace and harmony."
He further added, "In the upcoming local government elections, if my team members are not honest and do not adhere to righteousness, I will not be able to work effectively. Therefore, elect an honest and qualified person as Mayor. I will fulfill whatever needs to be done for you. There will be no shortage of development in Chattogram-14 (Chandanaish and partial Satkania). We are here, the government is here, and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is with you. The humane Prime Minister stands by your side. We will ensure that you can live happily and peacefully with your families."
He also noted that following the directives of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, government aid is reaching every Puja mandap. Additionally, from his personal funds, he is providing a donation of BDT 10,000 to each mandap in Chandanaish. He further announced a financial grant of BDT 300,000 for the development of Gachbaria Sarbajanin Harimandir.
Chief Speaker Md. Masud Alam, BPM, SP of Chattogram District, highlighted the strict stance of the police in maintaining law and order during the Puja festivities.
Administrative officials, Puja celebration committee leaders, political figures, journalists, local dignitaries, and a large number of men and women from the Sanatan religious community attended the event. Following the discussion, clothing items were distributed among underprivileged men and women.
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Reported by Md. Nurul Alam, Chandanaish (Chattogram) Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
