Disaster Minister Dulu distributes rice, gifts in 162 temples in Lalmonirhat
Lalmonirhat Correspondent
Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Asadul Habib Dulu distributed GR rice across 162 temples and gift packages among Hindu devotees in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila on Wednesday afternoon to mark the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja.
A total of 1,700 families received 20 kg of rice each along with gift items during the distribution ceremony organized at the Lalmonirhat Collectorate ground.
Speaking as the chief guest, Relief Minister Dulu emphasized that Bangladesh is a nation of communal harmony where people of all faiths—Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians—coexist peacefully. He noted that government support is being provided to temples nationwide for Durga Puja, highlighting that the government increased the allocation of GR rice from 500 kg per temple last year to 600 kg this year.
Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner Muha. Rashedul Haq Chodhuray, Superintendent of Police Md. Asaduzzaman, Zila Parishad Administrator A.K.M. Mominul Haque, and Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mononita Das addressed the gathering as special guests.
Government officials, local public representatives, puja celebration committee leaders, and Hindu devotees were present at the event.
