Shajeda Begum
Staff Reporter | AdChannel24.com
Publication Date: 20 October 2026
Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, Chhatra Dal, Sramik Dal, and other affiliated organizations visited various Durga Puja mandaps in Ward No. 3, Swanirvar Rangunia Union, under Rangunia Upazila of Chattogram, on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja. Following the instructions of Rangunia Member of Parliament Humam Quader Chowdhury, they exchanged greetings with members of the Hindu community, met with local representatives, and inquired about the overall arrangements for the festival.
During the visits, BNP and its affiliated organizations' leaders exchanged greetings and pleasantries with officials of various Puja mandaps, members of the Puja celebration committees, and respected members of the local Hindu community. They also inquired about the arrangements, the overall atmosphere, and different aspects of the celebrations. At the same time, they emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation and maintaining communal harmony to ensure a peaceful and festive environment throughout the celebration.
The activities of local party leaders highlighted the importance of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and social unity regardless of religion or community. They stressed that Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony and that ensuring religious freedom and a safe environment for every citizen to observe their religious festivals is a shared responsibility. According to the leaders, responsible participation by political and social organizations, along with friendly relations among different communities, is essential to building a peaceful society.
Durga Puja is one of the most important religious festivals of the Hindu community. Various areas organize celebrations at different mandaps to mark the occasion. The visits provided local political leaders with an opportunity to communicate directly with members of the Puja celebration committees. They also had the opportunity to learn about the overall situation and strengthen their connections with local residents.
Those present during the visits included Muhammad Nasir Uddin, president of Swanirvar Rangunia Union BNP; Muhammad Ismail Sikder, general secretary; Abu Bakkar Member, senior member of the Rangunia Upazila BNP convening committee; committee member Abu Bakkar; Engineer Jasim; Abdur Jalil; Ahmed Sharif, president of the Chattogram-Kaptai Road Development Central Committee; Salahuddin Nonai, convener of Jubo Dal; Jahangir Alam, joint convener; Arman Akbar, senior joint convener of Swechchhasebak Dal; and Chhatra Dal members Kamal and Amjad, along with leaders and activists from various levels of the BNP and its affiliated organizations.
During the programme, the delegation visited Kanurkhil Puja Mandap, Majumder Para Puja Mandap, the West and East Para Puja mandaps in the former Rangunia area, Saha Para Puja Mandap, Nath Para Puja Mandap, and several other mandaps across the union. At these locations, they exchanged greetings with members of the Puja celebration committees and inquired about the overall arrangements for Durga Puja.
Members of the Puja celebration committees stated that, according to their information, the financial assistance provided for Durga Puja celebrations had doubled compared with previous years. They also mentioned that administrative support for the Puja mandaps had increased. In their view, financial assistance, administrative cooperation, and coordination at the local level play important roles in ensuring that religious festivals can be celebrated peacefully and without disruption.
During the programme, representatives of the Puja celebration committees expressed their gratitude and appreciation to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. They also extended their thanks and warm greetings to Rangunia Member of Parliament Humam Quader Chowdhury. The statements regarding increased financial assistance and administrative support are based on information provided by the representatives of the relevant committees.
The BNP and affiliated organizations' leaders expressed their hope that Sharadiya Durga Puja would be celebrated peacefully, in an orderly manner, and in a festive atmosphere while maintaining communal harmony and mutual respect. They noted that religious festivals provide an important opportunity to strengthen goodwill and social bonds among people. Therefore, they emphasized the need to respect all communities, avoid divisions, and work together to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Meanwhile, members of the Puja celebration committees reportedly expressed satisfaction with the festival atmosphere, administrative cooperation, and security arrangements. They highlighted the importance of cooperation from all concerned parties in ensuring that the celebrations proceeded peacefully.
Overall, the visits to the Durga Puja mandaps by BNP and its affiliated organizations in Swanirvar Rangunia Union provided an opportunity for communication and interaction between local political leaders and representatives of the Hindu community. The programme concluded with an emphasis on communal harmony, peaceful coexistence, and the shared expectation of celebrating Sharadiya Durga Puja in a safe, peaceful, and festive environment.
