The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed said on Monday Bangladesh is a glittering example of communal harmony with its people of all castes and creeds practising their religions freely and peacefully from time immemorial.

He called on all to further strengthen the bond of communal harmony to help the country reach its desired goal of development.

The President was talking to an 11-member delegation of Munshiganj Puja Udjapan Parishad that called on him at Bangabhaban here. Convener of the Parishad Advocate Anil Chakraborty led the delegation.

Members of the delegation informed the President that the Puja in Munshiganj is being celebrated in a very festive mood at 194 puja mandaps this year, the number being much higher than last year's.

They praised the role of the government as well as the local Muslim community for helping them celebrate the Puja in a befitting manner.

The delegation sought the government cooperation for development of temples and crematoriums in Munshiganj district.

The President gave them a patient hearing and expressed his satisfaction that Durga Puja was being celebrated all over the country including Munshiganj district with due solemnity and festivity. He assured the delegation of his full support in solving their problems relating to temples.

Secretary of the President's Office Md Sirajul Islam, Military Secretary to the President Major General Mohammad Ruhul Amin and the President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were present.