During the visit, the guests were warmly welcomed and greeted with flowers by several local leaders, including Manindra Nath Baroi (Acting President of the Gopalganj District Puja Celebration Council), Palton Haldar (General Secretary), Ramendra Nath Sarkar (President of the Gopalganj Central Kalibari Temple), Sanjay Sikdar (General Secretary), Ujjal Biswas (General Secretary of the Sarbajanin Khatra Kalibari Temple), Bijon Roy (President of the Gopalganj District branch of the Jatiya Hindu Mahajot), Bibek Biswas (General Secretary), and Bibhuti Roy (General Secretary of the Municipal Puja Celebration Council).

The event was moderated by Ujjal Biswas, General Secretary of the Sarbajanin Khatra Kalibari Temple, with a welcome address delivered by Manindra Nath Baroi, Acting President of the District Puja Celebration Council. Dr. K. M. Babar, MP for the Gopalganj-2 constituency, spoke at the event as the chief guest. Special guests who addressed the gathering included Md. Mostafizur Rahman (DIG, Dhaka Range), Md. Arif-uz-Zaman (Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Gopalganj), and Md. Habibullah, PPM-Seba (Superintendent of Police).

Speaking as the chief guest, Dr. K. M. Babar, MP, stated, “The Prime Minister of the current government, Tareque Rahman, has said: ‘Religion is a personal matter, but security is for everyone.'” “We are working toward that goal. Gopalganj is a district of peace and harmony.” Here, Hindus and Muslims have long lived together in a spirit of great sincerity and harmony. The Gopalganj district administration and the police are working to ensure comprehensive security at all *puja mandaps* (worship venues) across the district. There will be zero tolerance for anyone attempting to cause any form of disorder.

Furthermore, the DIG of the Dhaka Range, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, visited the district to inspect the security arrangements for the *puja* celebrations—a gesture that is truly commendable. He also conveyed greetings on behalf of the BNP for the *Sharadiya Durgotsab* (Durga Puja festival) and expressed his profound gratitude to the organizing committee. Speaking as a special guest at the event, DIG Md. Mostafizur Rahman stated that to maintain law and order during the *Sharadiya Durga Puja*, the authorities have implemented robust measures, including the deployment of adequate police personnel, regular patrols, intelligence surveillance, and additional security protocols where necessary.

Moreover, the district police remain constantly vigilant, prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any untoward situation. The Gopalganj District Police are firmly committed to ensuring that the *Sharadiya Durga Puja* is celebrated safely and seamlessly, while upholding communal harmony, mutual goodwill, and peaceful coexistence. The Gopalganj District Police hope that, with the cooperation of all, the *Sharadiya Durgotsab* will be a joyful, peaceful, and secure celebration. Following his inspection, the DIG of the Dhaka Range exchanged *Sharadiya* greetings with the *puja* celebration organizers, the *puja mandap* committees, and the devotees.