There is no security threat over the Durga Puja celebrations, said Home Affairs adviser Lt Gen (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday.

“Adequate security measures have been taken at 33,000 puja mandaps across the country and members of Ansar, Police, RAB, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Army personnel will be deployed to ensure security,” he said.

The adviser came up with the remarks while talking to reporters after visiting the Ramakrishna Mission Puja Mandap in Narayanganj.

This year, the festival will be celebrated in a festive and peaceful atmosphere with stronger communal harmony compared to previous years, he hoped.

He also inspected the overall security and preparations at the puja venue and spoke with the organisers.

"There is no security threat centering Durga Puja in Narayanganj. Adequate security measures have been made. CCTV cameras have been installed at all mandaps and this year’s celebration will be vibrant and joyful. There is no lack of security," the adviser said.

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He said that each of the 33,000 puja mandaps will have a seven-member volunteer team from the puja celebration committees, along with eight Ansar personnel.

Besides, police, RAB and military personnel will also be on duty.

Later, the adviser also visited the Amlapara puja mandap and held a meeting with law enforcement officials at the Circuit House.