Chattogram:Bijon Kanti Sarkar, the Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, and Ethnic Minority Affairs, highlighted the need to include representatives from all communities in the organizational activities of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Sarkar emphasized the party's commitment to building an inclusive Bangladesh where individuals of all religions, castes, and ethnic groups are treated with equal dignity. He shared these views while speaking as the chief guest at an exchange meeting held at the Chattogram Jilla Parishad conference hall.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Sarkar asserted the importance of national unity, stating, "We are all Bangladeshis. Our primary concern is Bangladesh." He outlined that the nation must be built by embracing everyone, adhering to the principle that religion is a personal matter, but the state belongs to all. Sarkar also mentioned that BNP’s political philosophy highly values the dignity and beliefs of people from all faiths, and the Prime Minister engages in dialogues with representatives from various religious and ethnic groups to address their concerns.
Mahabubur Rahman Shamim, BNP Central Organizing Secretary, stressed the importance of organizational discipline, warning against personal preferences, factionalism, or aligning with individual leaders. He stated that these practices could undermine the strength of the organization. Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Administrator of the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), emphasized the need for unity, discipline, and mutual respect for BNP's growth. He encouraged the inclusion of individuals from Sanatan (Hindu), Buddhist, and Christian communities in the party and advocated for the formation of effective committees by incorporating new members.
The event was moderated by Biplob Chowdhury Billu, with participation from Sushil Barua and Rajib Dhar Tamal, who spoke as special guests.