Security measures taken for peaceful puja celebration
BSS, Dhaka
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said that the government has taken stringent measures emphasizing on the overall security during puja. The Hindu community in our country celebrates puja peacefully as the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina believes in inter communal coherence and respect, Quader said. He made the remarks while addressing as the chief guest at the cloths distribution ceremony at capitals Dhakeshwari Mandir on the occasion of Durga Puja. Quader said that tight security measures has been taken and assured the people of the Hindu community stating that the security enforcement forces are there for them to have a smooth celebration of the Puja.
The Minister called upon the enforcement forces to remain cautious about the vested interests of those people who could create chaos and sabotage anywhere during the festival. Asked about PMs anti-graft drive Quader said that as a part of governments zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the operation will continue to trace down the wrongdoers.
The drive is being conducted for the beneficial of the citizens and the betterment of the country. Terrorism, drug dealing and corruption will be eradicated from the country for good, said he. Mentioning about PMs order to keep the offenders away from the grassroots committee he said that anyone trying to tarnish the reputation of the government wont be spared.
