Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Wednesday said the government is committed to ensuring that Durga Puja celebrations this year would be more joyful than at any time in the past.

"We want the Sharadiya Durga Puja of the Hindu community to be celebrated with greater joy than ever before, with Hindus and Muslims celebrating together in the same place and people being able to move around and enjoy the festivities even late at night. We have made that commitment, and the government will provide all possible support," he said.

The minister made the remarks as the chief guest at the launch ceremony of 'Joy Maa Durga', a music video by Ekushey Padak-winning artiste Dr Arup Ratan Chowdhury at the ...