Shajeda Begum
Staff Reporter | AdChannel24.com
Publication Date: 20 October 2026
Mirza Nazim Uddin Khokon, former chairman of Hosnabad Union and a candidate for the chairman position in the upcoming Union Parishad election, visited several Durga Puja mandaps in Hosnabad Union No. 2 of Rangunia Upazila, Chattogram. The visit was conducted at the direction of Humam Quader Chowdhury, Member of Parliament for Rangunia. Several local political and social figures accompanied him during the visit.
Those present included Abu Taher, joint convener of the Rangunia Upazila Swechchhasebak Dal; Jahangir Alam, a member of Ward No. 3; Muhammad Musa, president of the Tanti Dal; Mirza Ashraf; Nenchu; and other local leaders.
During the visit, the delegation exchanged greetings with representatives and organizers of various temples and Puja mandaps. They also inquired about the overall arrangements for the Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations.
Mirza Nazim Uddin Khokon provided financial assistance to several Puja mandaps and assured the organizers of his continued support. The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss the arrangements for the festival and the importance of maintaining peaceful relations among people of different religious communities.
Speaking during the visit, Mirza Nazim Uddin Khokon said, “Regardless of religion or community, I have always tried to stand beside people. I stood beside them in the past, I am with them today, and I want to continue working for their welfare in the future. My main goal is to support people in both their happiness and their difficulties.”
He emphasized the importance of serving the community and maintaining good relationships with people from all walks of life. He also expressed his commitment to continuing his efforts for public welfare, local development, and communal harmony.
Ajay Member, president of the Rangunia Upazila Puja Celebration Committee and a former Union Parishad member, also spoke about this year's Durga Puja celebrations. He stated that financial assistance for the celebrations had doubled compared with previous years. According to him, government-allocated rice had been distributed equally among the Puja mandaps throughout Rangunia Upazila. He also said that security arrangements at the mandaps had been strengthened by the administration.
Ajay Member expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for the support provided for the celebrations. He also extended his thanks and warm greetings to Humam Quader Chowdhury, Member of Parliament for Rangunia.
Durga Puja is one of the most important religious festivals of the Hindu community. The festival is observed through religious rituals, prayers, and various cultural activities at temples and Puja mandaps. Cooperation among festival organizers, local residents, and the relevant authorities plays an important role in ensuring that the celebrations take place in a peaceful and festive atmosphere.
During the visit to various Puja mandaps in Hosnabad Union, the attending leaders expressed their hope that Durga Puja would be celebrated peacefully, in an orderly manner, and in a festive atmosphere. They emphasized the importance of preserving communal harmony, mutual respect, and goodwill among people of all religious backgrounds.
Participation by local representatives and political leaders in religious celebrations can create opportunities to strengthen community relations and encourage cooperation. The visit to the Puja mandaps in Hosnabad, along with the exchange of greetings and the provision of financial assistance, highlighted the importance of religious harmony and social solidarity at the local level.
