C T Online Desk: Babu Sarkar Trishal Correspondent: A preparatory meeting has been held in Trishal, Mymensingh, with the aim of celebrating the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja-2026 in a fair, peaceful and festive atmosphere at the initiative of the Trishal Upazila administration. The meeting emphasized ensuring the security of the puja mandap, maintaining the law and order situation, recruiting volunteers and strengthening the coordination of the puja celebration committee with the administration.
The meeting was held at the Rashedul Islam Conference Hall of the upazila administration on Wednesday (October 14) at 11 am. Mymensingh-7 (Trishal) constituency MP Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Liton was present as the chief guest.
Trishal Upazila BNP convener Enamul Haque Bhuiyan, Upazila Executive Officer Hasnat Jahan Khan, Assistant Commissioner (Land) Mahbubur Rahman, Trishal Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mansur Ahmed, officials from various upazila departments, political leaders and representatives of the Puja Udjawan Parishad were present at the meeting.
Speaking as the chief guest at the meeting, Member of Parliament Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Liton said, “We do not want any kind of chaos. Religion is everyone’s, but the harmony of the festival is for everyone. Everyone will practice their own religion freely – this is our expectation. Everyone will have to work together to ensure that the autumn Durga festival is celebrated with joy, cordiality and harmony.”
He said, “Today’s coordination meeting was very good. This meeting is an example of how effective and beautiful a coordination meeting can be. Such a coordinated initiative will play an important role in further improving the overall management of the Puja.”
Citing past experiences, the MP said, “We have gone through a lot of trouble the last three times. We have been visiting different areas till 4 am to monitor the situation and ensure security. Many puja mandap are located in places where one has to go through narrow lanes, behind schools or by ponds. We have also visited these mandap at 2:30 am.”
He further said that the atmosphere of harmony and mutual cooperation that has been created among the people of the area should be maintained. Everyone should be aware that the organization of puja should not be limited to any specific group but should become a universal festival with the participation of people from all classes and professions.
Stressing the importance of maintaining overall security and a peaceful environment during Durga Puja, he said that the administration will make every effort to protect this environment. Along with this, political leaders will also provide maximum cooperation from their respective positions. He expressed hope that this year’s Durga Puja will be completed smoothly through mutual cooperation, tolerance and harmony.
In the meeting, Upazila Executive Officer Hasnat Jahan Khan and Trishal Police Station OC Mansur Ahmed discussed in detail the issues of strengthening the security of the puja mandap, installing CCTV cameras at necessary places, recruiting volunteers and coordinating with law enforcement agencies. Emphasis was placed on taking mandap-based security preparations before the puja, being alert to deal with any unpleasant situation and maintaining communication between all concerned.
Speakers at the meeting said that Durga Puja is not limited to religious rituals; it is also an important occasion to strengthen communal harmony, mutual respect and social bonds. Therefore, the administration, political leaders, public representatives, puja celebration committees and local people must work together to spread the joy of puja among everyone.
