The Sylhet district administration has installed a donation box at the shrine of Hazrat Shah Paran (R.A.) following a similar initiative at the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R.A.). On Friday, before the Jumma prayer, Deputy Commissioner Md. Sarwar Alam visited the Shah Paran shrine, delivered a speech at the mosque, and issued directives to ensure transparency in income and expenditure as well as to prevent gatherings involving alcohol or drugs at the shrine premises.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for a master plan for shrine development, including a medical center, prayer facilities for women, and enhanced security. He stated that donors expect transparency and accountability in the use of their contributions and warned that any misuse of funds or illegal activities would face strict action. He also clarified that the government would not take any share of the shrine’s income, but donations must be collected only through the official boxes.

Earlier, on Thursday, a new donation box was installed at the Shahjalal shrine, and three traditional donation pots were sealed. The administration said the move aims to make the donation process more organized and secure, though some devotees expressed dissatisfaction with the initiative.