Autumn Durga Puja, one of the biggest religious festivals of Hindus, is being celebrated with religious fervor across the country. Md. Mosharraf Hossain Hiru visited various Durga Puja Mandap of Athargachhia Union in Amtali Upazila of Barguna and exchanged greetings with Hindus.

‎On Monday (October 20), he visited the Purba Sakharia Durga Temple of the Union, Sakharia Sahapara Public Durga Temple and the Durga Temple of Harekant Sukul in North Sonakhali.

‎Speaking at the time, Md. Mosharraf Hossain Hiru said that if the people of the area want, he is interested in participating in the elections. If elected, he will take effective initiatives to make Athargachhia Union drug-free. His slogan against drugs is, ‘Quit drugs, or quit Athargachhia’.

He said that in addition to preventing drugs and social crimes, it is necessary to promote cultural practices and ensure educational opportunities for all. He called on everyone to work together to build a beautiful, conscious and humane society.

At this time, he provided cash assistance for the conduct of pujas and renovations of each Durga temple. He also discussed the overall security system with the responsible persons from various levels of the administration present at the puja mandap.

He said, ‘Everyone has their own religion, everyone has the right to security’. He emphasized on maintaining communal harmony and ensuring the security of people of all religions.

Members of the temple and puja celebration committees concerned, responsible persons of the administration and local dignitaries were present at the event.