Dhaka:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called upon people of all faiths to unite in building Bangladesh, emphasizing that every citizen has equal rights regardless of their religious identity.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister made this appeal while addressing the Hindu community during a visit to Dhakeshwari National Temple in the capital on the occasion of Durga Puja. He was accompanied by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Social Welfare Minister Prof. Dr. Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain.
Rahman stressed that the state belongs to everyone, irrespective of religion, and highlighted the equal rights of all citizens. He asserted that the government is responsible for ensuring the security of every citizen, and encouraged people to work together for the country's progress.
Recalling the Liberation War of 1971, he noted that people from all faiths fought together for independence, without concern for religious differences. He also mentioned the mass uprising of August 5, 2024, where people from various religious communities united to establish democratic rights.
Prime Minister Rahman inaugurated the July Martyrs Memorial at Osmani Udyan earlier in the day, honoring individuals from different religious communities who sacrificed their lives. He reiterated the importance of collective efforts for national development, urging citizens to recognize each other as fellow human beings and Bangladeshis.
Extending his greetings to the Hindu community on Durga Puja, he described it as an occasion of joy that brings people together.