C T Online Desk: Oct 15, 2026– State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin has said that ensuring comprehensive security during the upcoming Durga Puja has been given the highest priority.
“Leaders and activists of the BNP at all levels have been instructed to remain vigilant to prevent any malicious elements from disrupting religious harmony, inciting division or creating unpleasant situations at puja mandaps across the district,” he said.
The minister added that BNP leaders and activists would serve as volunteers at puja venues in coordination with local puja celebration committees.
He made the remarks today while distributing gifts among devotees celebrating Sharadiya Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community, at the grounds of Chowdhuryhat Palli Mangal Samiti in Hathazari.
The gifts were distributed under an initiative of the Chattogram Zila Parishad.
Mahabubur Rahman Shamim, administrator of the Chattogram Zila Parishad, presided over the function. Senior BNP leaders and Zila Parishad officials, among others, were present.
