DNCC Administrator Visits Bashundhara Durga Puja Mandap, Donates Tk 140,000
Published : 13:04, 21 October 2026
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan visited the universal Durga Puja mandap in Bashundhara Residential Area in the capital on Tuesday, sharing greetings and a message of communal harmony during the Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations.
During the visit, he provided Tk 40,000 in financial assistance on behalf of DNCC and donated an additional Tk 100,000 from his personal funds, bringing the total contribution to Tk 140,000.
The DNCC administrator arrived at the puja mandap at around 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 20. He exchanged greetings with Hindu devotees and visitors and extended his wishes for a joyful Sharadiya Durga Puja.
During the visit, Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan toured the puja venue and reviewed the overall arrangements. He also inquired about security measures and preparations to ensure that devotees and visitors could celebrate the festival safely and without disruption.
As part of the assistance, DNCC contributed Tk 40,000 to support the festival arrangements. The administrator supplemented the institutional contribution with a personal donation of Tk 100,000.
Members of the Puja Celebration Committee expressed their satisfaction and gratitude for the visit and financial support. They extended their sincere thanks to the DNCC administration and Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan for their cooperation and contribution to the festival.
The visit highlighted the importance of community engagement, mutual respect and communal harmony during the country's major religious celebrations.
