Despite his busy schedule and state responsibilities, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam MP visited Mokamtala in Bogura’s Shibganj upazila on Friday to meet members of the Hindu community ahead of the Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations.
During the visit on October 16, the state minister exchanged greetings with members of the Hindu community, enquired about their well-being and extended financial assistance to them on the occasion of the religious festival.
He also listened to their concerns, personal difficulties and expectations, offering reassurance of his continued support.
The visit reflected the minister’s engagement with people in his constituency, Bogura-2 (Shibganj), alongside his official responsibilities. His interaction with local residents provided an opportunity for members of the community to share their concerns directly with their elected representative.
Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community, is widely celebrated as an occasion of joy, devotion and social harmony. The minister’s visit highlighted the importance of maintaining cordial relations among people of different religious communities.
Local residents expressed hope that their concerns would receive due attention and that necessary steps would be taken to address their problems.
The visit also underscored the importance of direct communication between elected representatives and constituents in strengthening public trust and promoting communal harmony.
