CHATTOGRAM, August 13, 2020 (BSS) - A five-day programme has been taken to
celebrate Janmashtami, the holy birth anniversary of Lord Krishna and one of
the major religious festivals of the Hindu community, in the port city to be
held in a befitting manner.

Sree Sree Janmashtami Udjapan Parishad Bangladesh (SSJUPB), central committee
has taken the programme which will begin on Friday. Leaders of SSJUPB
highlighted different aspects of the programme at a press conference held at
Chattogram Press Club today.

The programme includes discussion, Rishi and Boisnab conference, recitation
from the holy books (Pabitra Namkirtan) and scholarships hand over among the
meritorious students and distribution of foods among the devotees.

A grand rally titled "Mohashovajatra" will be brought out in the city on
Saturday (August 19) from JM Sen Hall premises.

Former Mayor and General Secretary of City Awami League AJM Nasir Uddin will
inaugurate the rally while Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan
Mahmud will addressed before the Mohashovajatra gathering on August 19 as the
chief guest.

The SSJUPB leaders called upon the Hindu Community members and other
concerned to come forward to make the celebration a success.

Sukumar Chowdhury, president of SSJUPB, read out the written statement in the
press conference.

According to the written statement, a virtual meeting with the Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina will be held at 4 pm on August 18. Food Minister Sadhan Chandra
Majumder will inaugurate the function while Foreign Minister Abul Kalam Abdul
Momen will attend the inaugural function as the chief guest.