Dinajpur: One of Bangladesh's largest Eid congregations was held at Gor-e-Shaheed Baro Maidan in the district town on Monday with the participation of over 2 lakh devotees.

Shamsul Islam Quashemi, khatib of Dinajpur General Hospital mosque, led the congregation held at 9 am.

Jatiya Sangsad Whip Iqbalur Rahim, Justice Enayetul Rahim, Deputy Commissioner Mir Khairul Alam and Police Super Hamidul Alam, among others, joined the congregation.

Apart from members of other law enforcement agencies, over 500 policemen were deployed in and around the Eidgah to ensure security.

The number of devotees increased this year following the construction of a 516-foot wide minaret with 52 domes.

Organisers said there are arrangements for over 5 lakh devotees to say their Eid prayers together at the ground.