NETRAKONA , Sept 6, 2023 (BSS) - Janmashtami, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community marking the birth day of lord Sree Krishna, was celebrated here today with pomp and gaiety and due religious fervor. 

Different socio-cultural and religious organizations chalked out elaborate programs to celebrate the day.

The programs included recitation from holy Geeta, worshiping of lord Sree Krishna, bringing out of traditional Janmashtami processions, holding of discussion meeting and offering of special prayers for welfare of the nation and the country.

A colorful Janmashtami procession was brought out in the district town in the morning from Norosingho Zior Akra temple under the auspices of district Janmashtami celebration committee.

State Minister for Social Welfare Ashraf Ali Khan Khasru, MP, formally led the procession. Deputy Commissioner Shahed Parvez, Chairman of Zila Parishad Asit Kumar Sarker Sazal, Police Super Foyaz Ahmed, Mayor Nazrul Islam Khan joined the procession which paraded the main roads of the town. 

On the occasion, a discussion meeting was held at the conference room of DC office here. 

Ashraf Ali Khan Khasru addressed the meeting as chief guest with Deputy Commissioner Shahed Parvez in the chair. 
 
It was addressed, among others, by Chairman of zila parishad Asit Kumar Sarker Sazal, Police Super Netrakona Foaz Ahmed, President of district Awami League (AL) Advocate Amirul Islam, its General Secretary Advocate Shamsur Rahman Liton and Assistant Director of Hindu Religious Welfare Trust Humayun Kabir. 

Ashraf Ali Khan Khasru said Bangladesh is the glorious example of religious harmony as the country's people irrespective of caste, creed and religion have been living together peacefully and performing their respective religious rituals independently. 

"None will be allowed to destroy the religious harmony in the country as the present government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is pledge bound to maintain the communal harmony," he added.