Dhaka, Oct 20 (V7N) – Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator and valiant freedom fighter Md Abdus Salam today inaugurated the construction of the main gate and boundary wall of Shri Shri Dhakeshwari National Temple at a cost of around Tk 2.5 crore.
He unveiled the plaque at the temple today.
Speaking on the occasion, the DSCC administrator said the city corporation is working to beautify the Dhakeshwari Temple, both inside and outside, as well as enhance the beauty of old Dhaka and the city's historic areas.
Referring to support for the temple's development, he said an additional Tk 15 lakh had been allocated for its overall improvement alongside the construction of the main gate and boundary wall. The tender process for the work had been advanced, and construction would begin as soon as possible, he added.
The city corporation had repaired roads leading to different temples, arranged lighting and cleaned drains ahead of Durga Puja, he said, adding that for the first time, the DSCC had provided a total of Tk 19.8 lakh in grants to 168 Puja mandaps under its jurisdiction.
The DSCC administrator also said around 680 families from the Telugu and Kanpuri communities among the city corporation's cleaners had received Durga Puja bonuses on behalf of the Prime Minister this year so that they could also share in the festivities.
After the inauguration ceremony, the administrator visited the temple and exchanged greetings on the occasion of Durga Puja. Leaders of the Dhaka Metropolitan Puja Udjapan Committee were present.
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