Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday instructed the party's leaders and activists nationwide to ensure the security of puja mandaps and residences of Hindu community during Durga puja.
He issued the directives following a meeting with the leaders of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad this morning.
“The recent violence in Cumilla has come to the party's attention, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed deep concern upon receiving the news. We are investigating the entire situation, and disciplinary measures will be taken against anyone responsible,” he said.
Responding to questions by reporters regarding the BNP's October 28 rally, he said, “October 28 would face a similar outcome as December 10”.