PM provides financial assistance to religious institutions in Dhaka-17
Dhaka-17 religious institutions get PM’s support ahead of Durga Puja.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman hands over cheques to representative of mosques in Dhaka-17 constituency at the BNP Chairperson’s Office in Gulshan on 11 September 2026. Photo: Collected
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (11 September) provided financial assistance to various religious institutions in Dhaka-17 constituency, including mosques, madrasas and Hindu temples.
The Prime Minister handed over cheques to representatives of the respective mosques and temples at the BNP Chairperson's Office in Gulshan in the afternoon.
A total of 28 mosques in Dhaka-17 received Tk 247,000 each. Besides, 10 temples received Tk 300,000 each, totalling Tk 30 lakh, ahead of the Sharadiya Durga Puja.
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The financial assistance was provided to support the activities of the religious institutions and help ensure smooth arrangements for the Durga Puja celebrations.
