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CHATTOGRAM, August 16, 2025 (BSS) - Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-E-Azam has expressed hope that the victory of truth will be ensured, falsehood eliminated, and all forms of mischief uprooted from society.
"Attempts made in the past to divide and destabilize society have failed, as wisdom has always prevailed and helped keep the nation united," said the Adviser while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the grand rally marking the 4-day Janmashtami celebrations.
He remarked that evil forces, like mythical demons, have repeatedly tried to derail society from its positive path using trickery and malice. However, the collective emergence of goodness and truth has always succeeded in defeating such efforts.
The Sri Sri Janmashtami Udjapon Parishad Bangladesh (SSJUPB) central committee organized the grand event at the J M Hall premises in Chattogram, marking the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Sri Krishna.
The opening rally, the first event of the four-day celebration, began in the morning at Anderkilla intersection.
SSJUPB General Secretary R. K. Das Rupu presided over the program, while City Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain formally inaugurated the grand rally.
Barrister Rumin Farhana, International Affairs Assistant Secretary of BNP and former MP, Deepak Kumar Palit, Trustee of the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust and Shrimat Rabiswarananda Puri Maharaj, President of the Tapoban Ashram in Patiya Pachuria, among others, were present.
The grand rally was ceremonially launched with the release of balloons. A large number of Hindu community members joined the colorful procession, riding on decorated vehicles and dancing joyfully to traditional music.
The rally passed through several key roads, including Teribazar, Lal Dighi, Kotwali, New Market, Tin Pol, Bose Brothers, DC Hill, and Cheragi Pahar, before returning to the starting point.
Adviser Faruk-E-Azam extended his warm greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami and underscored the importance of such events in fostering unity among people of all religions and professions.
Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain conveyed his greetings to the community and called upon all citizens to support his efforts in transforming Chattogram into a safer, greener, cleaner, and healthier metropolis.
Barrister Rumin Farhana highlighted the importance of upholding truth and righteousness as a path toward achieving the vision of a prosperous Bangladesh.
The rally witnessed a large turnout of devotees from various temples and monasteries, along with participants from diverse professions and social backgrounds, reflecting the spirit and unity of the community.
