On the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja the State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku MP distributed clothes and cash from his personal funds to 2,800 underprivileged members of the Hindu community in Tangail.
The distribution drive was inaugurated on Friday at Sri Sri Boro Kali Bari in Tangail. Throughout the day, the minister visited several Puja mandaps across Sadar Upazila, including Porabari and Sadullapur to exchange festive greetings and hand out gifts.
Addressing the gathering the State Minister Tuku emphasized religious harmony and security. "Just as I personally provided gifts during Eid, I am sharing the joy of Durga Puja with you today" he said. Reassuring the community, he added, "We prioritize your security, so there is no reason for fear. In Bangladesh, there is no majority or minority—we are all Bangladeshis, working together to build our nation."
Under the initiative 2,500 men and women received sarees and panjabis while 300 individuals from the Harijan community received Tk.2,000 each in cash assistance.
Prominent attendees included Shyamal Hor, trustee of the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust; Mahmudul Haque Sanu, former member secretary of Tangail District BNP, Tangail Sadar UNO Shahin Mia, Additional Superintendent of Police HM Mahbub Rezwan Siddiqui; and leaders from the local Puja Udjapan Front and Sri Sri Kalibari committee.
