The autumn Durga Puja, one of the largest religious festivals of Hindus, has begun with sacrifice, grandeur and religious solemnity. A festive atmosphere prevails in various puja temples in Amtoli upazila of Barguna around this festival. In continuation of this, leaders and activists of the Union BNP and its affiliates visited the public Durga temples in Uttar Sonakhali and Shankaria Shahapara of Athargachia Union of the upazila. At that time, greetings were exchanged with the temple authorities and financial assistance was provided.

Former convener of Athargachia Union BNP Md. Faruk Hossain Mridha, former member secretary Dr. Md. Jasim Uddin, senior joint convener Md. Nazrul Islam, former general secretary of Ward No. 3 BNP Md. Monirul Islam and local leaders and activists.

In addition, Union Jubo Dal convener Firoz Mahmud, joint convener Md. Firoz Mridha and leaders and activists of local Jubo Dal and BNP affiliates were present.

Md. Faruk Hossain Mridha spoke at the Shankaria Shahapara Sarbajanin Durga Temple. He said, “Festival is for everyone, security for everyone. We want a non-communal Bangladesh.”

Dr. Md. Jasim Uddin, in his speech, extended greetings to the people of the Hindu community on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja. Other leaders and activists of the local BNP and affiliates also spoke at the time.

During the visit, the leaders inquired about the overall situation of Durga Puja. They also emphasized maintaining communal harmony, ensuring religious freedom and protecting the security of everyone.

The joy of the festival has spread among the local followers of traditional religions surrounding the autumn Durga Puja. Those concerned expressed the hope that the festival will be celebrated peacefully with the participation of people of all religions in the bond of harmony and goodwill.