President Alamgir: Durga Puja Teaches Justice and Unity
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke about the true meaning of Durga Puja on Sunday. He said it is about standing up against unfairness and bad actions. The President visited Ramna Temple during the Sharadiya Durgotsav-2026 celebrations. He shared his thoughts with members of the Hindu community there.
President Alamgir said Durga Puja is a major festival for followers of the Sanatan faith. He noted that Goddess Durga appeared in the world when people faced much suffering. She came to fight injustice, cruel treatment, and torture. The President added that people in Bangladesh have also defeated evil forces many times.
He spoke about the history of Ramna Kali Temple. He said people tried to destroy it in 1971. The temple was destroyed in 1973. President Alamgir noted that some people who spoke of secularism were responsible for this.
The President said Babu Goyeshwar Chandra Roy led the temple’s rebuilding. This happened in 2001 under Begum Khaleda Zia’s guidance. He honored Begum Khaleda Zia for her role in restoring the temple. Efforts have continued to bring back its original importance.
President Alamgir asked everyone to stay united. He stressed the importance of keeping peace among different communities. He said that Bangladesh’s communal harmony is sometimes shown wrongly. He firmly believes Bangladesh has strong communal harmony. He does not know of any other place with such peace.
The President observed that many parts of the world face violence. But in Bangladesh, Sanatan community members can celebrate their festival peacefully. He promised that the current government will work to solve problems faced by Sanatan followers. He wished everyone a successful Durga Puja.
Many people attended the event. These included Bijon Kanti Sarkar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister. Ramna Temple President Arpana Roy Das and General Secretary Milton Baidya were also there. Subhash Chandra Das, a temple member, gave the President a traditional scarf.
