Desk Report:
Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan, Administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), visited the Sarbojanin (public) Puja Mandap in the capital’s Bashundhara Residential Area, bringing with him a message of joy and harmony for the Sharadiya Durga Utsab (Durga Puja festival). During the visit, he provided a contribution of 40,000 Taka on behalf of the City Corporation, along with an additional 100,000 Taka from his personal funds, to support the organization of the Puja.
The DNCC Administrator arrived at the Puja Mandap in the Bashundhara Residential Area around 7:00 PM on Tuesday (October 20, 2026). There, he exchanged greetings with devotees and visitors from the Hindu community and extended his best wishes for the Durga Puja festival.
During his visit, Shafiqul Islam Khan toured the Puja Mandap premises. He also inquired about the security arrangements and other logistical preparations to ensure the festival could be celebrated without any disruptions.
In total, 140,000 Taka was provided for the Puja Mandap—comprising 40,000 Taka from the Dhaka North City Corporation and 100,000 Taka contributed by the Administrator personally.
The leaders of the Puja Celebration Committee expressed their satisfaction with the DNCC Administrator’s visit and his financial contribution. They extended their sincere thanks and gratitude to the Dhaka North City Corporation administration and Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan for this gesture.
