World's largest Saraswati idol to be built at Jagannath Hall, foundation stone laid

An initiative has been taken to build the world's largest Saraswati idol at Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University. On Sunday evening, the foundation stone of the idol was laid on the premises of the hall's Rabindra Bhaban.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor A B M Obaidul Islam laid the foundation stone as the chief guest at the ceremony.

The information was shared in a press release sent by the university's public relations office on Monday.

The ceremony was presided over by Jagannath Hall Provost Debashish Pal. Speakers included retired professor Sukomal Barua, Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad President Basudeb Dhar and General Secretary Santosh Sharma.

Others who spoke at the ceremony included Dhaka Metropolitan Sarbojanin Puja Committee President Gopal Chandra Debnath, General Secretary Shubhashish Kumar Biswas (Sadhon), leaders of the Jagannath Hall Sangsad and leaders of the hall unit of Chhatra Dal.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice-Chancellor A B M Obaidul Islam said people of all religions live in Bangladesh in a peaceful and harmonious environment, and they observe their religious rituals and ceremonies without hindrance.

The vice-chancellor added, 'We want to build a Bangladesh where there will be no communal conflict. Here, everyone will speak with equal rights and live as enlightened people.'

The initiative to build the world's largest Saraswati idol is becoming a special occasion for Jagannath Hall. The laying of the foundation stone on Sunday evening marked the beginning of the idol's construction.