Foundation stone laid for world’s largest Saraswati idol at DU Jagannath Hall

Dhaka University authorities have laid the foundation stone for a proposed 30-foot Saraswati idol at Jagannath Hall, which is expected to be the world’s largest.

The foundation stone was laid on the premises of Rabindra Bhavan at the hall last night (8 November).

“According to our proposed project and the students’ demand, it will be around 30 feet tall, which will be the largest in the world,” Jagannath Hall Provost Debashish Pal told The Business Standard today (9 November).

He added that a 19-foot Saraswati idol made in Indonesia and located in the United States is currently the largest.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor ABM Obaidul Islam inaugurated the foundation stone-laying ceremony.

Speaking at the event, the vice-chancellor said Bangladesh belonged to people of all religions and communities, not just Muslims or Hindus.

“We want to build a Bangladesh where there will be no communal conflict. Everyone will speak with equal rights and live as enlightened human beings,” he said.

Emeritus Professor Sukomal Barua of the university’s Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Jagannath Hall Provost Debashish Pal and Kalbela Editor Santosh Sharma were also present.