Press briefing on RAB's special security measures on occasion of Durga Puja in Lalmonirhat
Lalmonirhat Correspondent
A special press briefing regarding RAB's special security arrangements has been held in Lalmonirhat district on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja on Thursday.
This special press briefing was held at 11:30 am at the premises of Sri Sri Gauri Shankar Goshala Society on Goshala Road, Lalmonirhat, organized by Rapid Action Battalion RAB-13 Rangpur.
The press briefing was held by CPSC RAB-13 Rangpur Company Commander Lt. Commander Md. Mehedi Hasan. At that time, Bangladesh Puja Udjavan Parishad Lalmonirhat District Branch President Hira Lal Roy, Sri Sri Gauri Shankar Goshala Society Lalmonirhat Vice President Dulal Karmakar, Lalmonirhat Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Welfare Front Advisors Shibendra Nath Roy and Karji Shibu, other senior officials of CPSC RAB-13 Rangpur and journalists working in print and electronic media of Lalmonirhat were present.
CPSC RAB-13 Rangpur Company Commander Lt. Commander Md. Mehedi Hasan said, "Since its establishment, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has always played an important role in controlling crime, including arresting various types of criminals. In addition to controlling crime, RAB is also engaged in providing security at various important religious and national events and days and in various service activities. After reviewing all types of risks, special security measures have already been taken by RAB Forces on the occasion of Sharidya Durga Puja 2025."
Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Hindus, will begin on September 28, 2025, with the Shashti Puja and will end on October 2 with the Shubh Vijaya. The destruction of evil forces and the worship of truth and beauty are the main features of the autumn Durga Puja. Durga Puja, which consolidates the bonds of harmony and friendship among all, regardless of religion or caste, is now not only a festival of the Hindu community, but is now a universal festival. RAB wishes the overall success of the biggest religious event of the Hindu community.
Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony. Like every year, special security measures have been taken by RAB Forces to ensure security during the autumn Durga Puja. There are about 471 puja mandap in Lalmonirhat district on the occasion of Durga Puja 2025. A sufficient number of RAB members will be deployed by RAB Forces to deal with any kind of unwanted situation during Durga Puja.
Intelligence surveillance and patrols have been increased by RAB to ensure overall security during Durga Puja. A sufficient number of RAB members will be deployed to strengthen security until October 2, 2025.
RAB-13 will coordinate with local worship committees, public representatives and other law enforcement agencies through the control room. Security measures will be monitored and coordinated through the control room at RAB headquarters.
If any attack on the Hindu community, vandalism of puja mandap or breaking/robbery/theft of puja paraphernalia or any other untoward incident occurs by miscreants/evil groups, legal action will be taken against those involved immediately.
The RAB Cyber Monitoring Team is continuing to monitor online activities around the clock to prevent the spread of any kind of rumors/provocative information/false information in the virtual world surrounding Durga Puja.
Additional security measures will be taken on the day of the idol immersion to prevent any untoward incident. If you receive any information that someone is trying to sabotage the communal harmony of Bangladesh around Durga Puja, please inform the RAB Forces.
Durga Puja is not just a festival, it is a symbol of Bengali harmony and tradition. RAB Forces will continue to perform their duties firmly in coordination with other law enforcement agencies to ensure that the festival runs smoothly.
