Janmastami, the birth anniversary of Lord Sri
Krishna and one of the major festivals of the Hindu community, was celebrated
today amid festivity and religious fervour here as elsewhere in the country.
The day’s programmes include worship of Lord Krishna, GeetaJagna, Kirtan,
rally, distribution of sweetmeats and discussions.
As part of the celebration, Rajshahi city unit of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan
Parishad and members of the Hindu Darmiyan Kalyan Trust held Janmastami
celebration functions at Hanumanjiur Akhra in the city.
They also brought out a colourful rally from the Akhra premises and passed
through different areas, including Shaheb Bazar, Alupatty, Kumarpara and
Malopara, before ending at the same area.
Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) Biplob Bijoy Talukder,
City unit President of Bangladesh Awami League Muhammad Ali Kamal and city
unit general secretary of Hindu, Buddhist, Christian Oikya Parishad Shyamal
Kumar Ghosh, among many others, joined the rally.
They spoke on the occasion calling for following the ideals and teachings of
Lord Krishna to maintain peace, harmony and stability in the society.
RMP Commissioner Biplob Bijoy Talukde said Bangladesh is an instance of
communal harmony where people of all the religions have been observing their
respective religious festivals freely for long.
Meanwhile, Rajshahi University (RU) administration celebrated the Janmashtami
on its campus in a befitting manner.
Highlighting the significance of Janmashtami, the authority organised a
colourful rally and discussion with RU Central Temple Operating Committee
President Professor Komol Krishna Biswash in the chair.
RU Treasurer Prof Obayedur Rahman Pramanik, Registrar Prof Abdus Salam and
Students Adviser Prof Tareque Noor spoke on the occasion.
Janmastami celebration reports also reached here from the districts of
Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Bogura, Joypurhat, Sirajganj, Pabna and Natore
under Rajshahi division.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha