He said this to journalists at noon on Friday (October 16) while inaugurating the construction work of a 360-meter embankment on the left bank of the Chawai River in the Goalpara area of Panchagarh Sadar Upazila.
The state minister said the government believes in secular spirit and is committed to ensuring the freedom of all citizens to celebrate their religious festivals. Volunteers will remain stationed at every puja mandap and will work in coordination with the local administration and followers of the Sanatan religion.
He further said the prime minister has instructed cabinet members, members of parliament and people from all walks of life to remain vigilant so that no opportunistic or conspiratorial force can destroy social harmony. Monitoring by the local government and administration has also been strengthened to avert rumors and untoward incidents.
District BNP convener Zahirul Islam Kachchu, officials and employees of the Water Development Board, and leaders and activists of BNP's affiliated organizations were present at the event.
