Rangpur is preparing to welcome Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who is scheduled to visit a Durga Puja mandap in the city on Tuesday (October 20) and exchange greetings with members of the Hindu community.
He is expected to arrive at 11am and visit the Dharmasabha Puja mandap at Radha Gobinda Temple, according to the district administration.
Security has been tightened across the city, with SSF, police, RAB and Ansar personnel deployed and additional checkpoints set up at entry points.
The visit has sparked enthusiasm among the Hindu community and BNP leaders and activists. The city corporation has also intensified cleaning, beautification and road repair work ahead of the visit.
-AJM