AKM Akhtaruzzaman, former president of Belabo Union BNP, visited several Durga Puja mandaps in Belabo, Narsingdi, on the occasion of Maha Saptami, exchanging greetings with members of the Hindu community and calling for communal harmony and mutual respect.During the visits, he said Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community, was not only a religious occasion but also an opportunity to promote harmony, goodwill and mutual love among people of different faiths.He stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence among people of all religions and ensuring an environment where everyone could celebrate their respective religious festivals without hindrance.He also called on people to work together to preserve communal harmony and strengthen mutual respect among communities of different faiths.Among those accompanying him were Md Nazim Uddin Bhuiyan, a member of Narsingdi District Krishak Dal; Md Akash Mia, joint convener of Belabo Upazila Jubo Dal; Md Sadek Mia and Md Manzil Mia, president and general secretary, respectively, of Belabo Union Swechchhasebak Dal; Md Swapan Mia, president of Belabo Union Sramik Dal; and Jubo Dal leaders Arif, Saddam and Siddiq, along with other leaders and activists of BNP and its affiliated organisations.The organisers of the puja mandaps and local Hindu community leaders exchanged greetings with the visiting leaders. A festive atmosphere prevailed in the area as the celebrations continued.Through the visits, the leaders expressed their commitment to upholding religious harmony, mutual respect and social goodwill at the local level.