State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has said that the government is placing the highest priority on security during the Sharadya Durgotsav.
He made these remarks as the chief guest on Friday afternoon while addressing a Sharadya greetings exchange and puja gift distribution ceremony organised by Tangail Sri Sri Kalibari.
Emphasising national unity, the state minister declared that there is no concept of minority or majority in Bangladesh, and everyone must work unitedly to take the country forward.
“We are giving the highest importance to the security of the Hindu community, so there is no reason for fear. You will celebrate the festival uninterruptedly in a festive atmosphere,” he assured.
He added that the prime minister has already issued directives to leaders and activists across the country. “In Bangladesh, there is no majority or minority; we are all Bangladeshis,” he said.
The event was attended by former Trustee of the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust and Chief Advisor of Kalibari Shyamal Hor, Convener of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad Amal Banerjee, Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) HM Mahbub Rezwan Siddiqui, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Shaheen Mia, and Officer-in-Charge of Tangail Sadar Police Station Golam Muktar Ashraf Uddin.
Also present were Convener of Tangail District Bus-Minibus Owners’ Association Shafiqur Rahman Shafiq, Acting President of Kalibari Swapan Ghosh, and General Secretary Jiban Krishna Chowdhury, alongside leaders of the Sanatan community and local dignitaries.
