Security arrangements have been tightened in Nandigram, Bogra, around the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, Sharadiya Durga Puja. Along with the police, the leaders and activists of the ruling party are monitoring the 48 puja mandap areas of the upazila. Acting General Secretary of the district BNP Md. Mosharraf Hossain MP is investigating the security situation in Nandigram and Kahalu upazilas of Bogra-4 constituency. On his instructions, leaders of BNP, Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal and other affiliated organizations are rushing to each mandap on the spot.
Upazila BNP President Alauddin Sarkar visited various puja mandap in Nandigram upazila on Saturday. He held open discussions with followers of traditional religions, exchanged greetings on the occasion of the Sharidya Durga festival, and assured them of overall cooperation including security.
Upazila Jubo Dal’s responsible organizer and Nandigram Upazila Press Club President Abdur Rouf Rubel visited the public Sri Sri Durga Temple Puja Mandap in Burail. Addressing the followers of traditional religion, he said that MP Mosharraf Hossain is keeping a close eye on the security arrangements of each Puja Mandap. On his instructions, Jubo Dal leaders and activists are keeping a watchful eye as sleepless guards.
It was reported that MP Mosharraf Hossain has provided assistance to 48 puja mandap in Nandigram Upazila. 10,000 taka, 600 kg of government rice and saris have been distributed to each mandap from his personal funds.