The government has increased its grant for Durga Puja celebrations to Tk聽5 crore this year, up by Tk聽1 crore from last year鈥檚 allocation of Tk聽4 crore.
Home adviser Lieutunant General (retired) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said this after visiting Ramna Kali Mandir in the city on Wednesday afternoon.
Talking to reporters, he said the government had been providing Tk聽2 crore as a grant for the past 15 years, which has now been raised to Tk聽5 crore. 鈥業f any further need arises, the government will provide necessary support,鈥� he added.
The adviser said there was no security threat centering Durga Puja this year, expressing hope that the festival would be celebrated in a more festive and peaceful atmosphere than before.
鈥楧urga Puja is not only for the Hindu community, but people of all faiths join the celebrations. Everyone has to uphold the sanctity of the festival,鈥� he said.
To ensure smooth celebrations, a special mobile application has been launched through which information about any untoward incident will instantly reach the authorities, he noted.
He also said a large number of law enforcement personnel would be deployed, alongside cooperation from local puja celebration committees. 鈥楾his is a religious festival, and its sanctity must be maintained,鈥� the adviser stressed.
He further mentioned that the number of Puja mandaps has increased this year. 鈥楥elebration committees should also remain vigilant to maintain peace and order. All Puja mandaps will be under 24-hour observation,鈥� he said, expressing hope that the festival will be celebrated smoothly and joyfully.
