GOPALGANJ, Sept 17, 2022 (BSS) - Preparations for the celebrations of Sharodiya Durga Puja Utsab, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu Community, are going on in full swing in the district.

The celebrations will start on October 1 with Maha Sashthi and end with Bijoya Dashami on October 5 through the immersion of idols in the rivers and other water bodies.

Dr. Asit Kumar Mallik, president of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, Gopalganj district unit said Durga Puja is going to be held at 1277 mandaps in five upazilas of the district, 340 mandaps will be erected in Sadar upazila, 315 in Kotalipara upazila, 298 in Muksudpur upazila, 230 in Kashiani upazila and 94 in Tungipara upazila.

The artisans are now passing busy time, making the clay images of Goddess Durga, he said.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shahida Sultana said all kinds of administrative steps will be taken to organize autumn Durga Puja in a festive atmosphere. The district administration and the law enforcement forces will carry out joint duties for this purpose.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Ayesha Siddika said stringent security measures have been taken for smooth holding of the puja all over the district and law enforcement agencies will be in place to ensure smooth celebration.

The monitoring team will work at the district and upazila level, Asit added.