Army Zone Commander Inspects Durga Puja Venues in Matiranga, Assures Security Support
News Desk
Bangladesh Army’s Matiranga Zone Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Md. Masud Khan, inspected several Durga Puja venues in Matiranga Municipality of Khagrachhari on Monday evening to assess security arrangements and ensure that Hindu devotees could celebrate the festival in a peaceful, safe and festive atmosphere.
During the inspection on October 19, the Zone Commander reviewed the overall security measures at the puja mandaps, including the functioning of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, the deployment and activities of volunteers, and the prevailing law and order situation.
He also exchanged views with leaders of the Durga Puja celebration committees and members of the Hindu community, discussing the preparations for the festival and the measures being taken to prevent any untoward incidents during the celebrations.
Lieutenant Colonel Masud Khan assured the organizers and devotees that the Army would extend all necessary cooperation to facilitate the peaceful observance of Sharadiya Durga Puja. He emphasized the importance of maintaining communal harmony and ensuring that people from all communities could celebrate their religious festivals without fear or disruption.
“The Army is always ready to stand beside the people to ensure that Durga Puja is celebrated in an atmosphere of communal harmony. Patrols and intelligence surveillance have been strengthened around the puja mandaps to prevent any untoward incidents,” the Zone Commander said.
The inspection reflected the Army’s efforts to remain engaged with local communities and relevant stakeholders during major religious festivals. By assessing security arrangements on the ground and communicating directly with festival organizers, the initiative aimed to identify potential concerns and facilitate a coordinated response to security-related issues.
Major Samiul Haque, Zonal Staff Officer (ZSO) of Matiranga Zone, was present during the visit, along with Shahjalal Kajal, president of Matiranga Municipal BNP; Ibrahim Patowary, general secretary of the municipal unit; senior BNP leaders and representatives of the Durga Puja celebration committees.
Leaders of the puja committees expressed satisfaction with the Zone Commander’s visit and the security measures being undertaken. They also sought continued cooperation from the administration and law enforcement agencies to ensure that the celebrations could be completed peacefully.
Durga Puja is one of the most important religious festivals of the Hindu community. The inspection in Matiranga underscored the importance of coordinated security measures, community engagement and mutual cooperation in safeguarding religious gatherings and preserving the tradition of peaceful coexistence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
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