Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Dharmasabha Temple in the Miapara area of Rajshahi city and donated Tk 10 lakh on Tuesday afternoon after attending a public rally at Madrasa Ground.
At Dharmasabha, the prime minister held an exchange of views with leaders of the Puja Celebration Council from 5pm to 5:30pm. During the meeting, he handed over a cheque for Tk 10 lakh to Rajshahi Dharmasabha President Bishwanath Sarkar.
During the exchange of views, Tarique said people of all religions in Bangladesh were citizens of the country and that everyone's cooperation was needed to build a prosperous and developed Bangladesh.
He called on all citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity, to come forward to help build the country. He also exchanged greetings with Hindu attendees and extended his Sharadiya greetings.
During the visit, leaders of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Welfare Front requested that the prime minister build a model temple in Rajshahi.
Rajshahi Dharmasabha preserves city's print history ahead of PM visitSecurity was tightened around Dharmasabha Temple ahead of the prime minister's visit and meeting with local representatives.
After visiting the temple, the prime minister left for Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi at 5:37pm before departing for Chittagong.
