RAJSHAHI, Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation AHM
Khairuzzaman Liton has said Bangladesh is a bright instance of communal
harmony as people of all faiths have been living with tranquility besides
observing their respective religious festivals with liberty for long.
There is a need for integrated efforts of people of all faiths and religions
to further strengthen the existing fraternity and friendly bonding to ensure
national advancement and prosperity.
Mayor Liton, who is also Presidium Member of Bangladesh Awami League, came up
with the observation while visiting different puja mondaps on the nabami of
the five-day of Durgotsab here this evening.
He viewed that the present government under the dynamic and visionary
leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working relentlessly so
that people of all religions can live with peace and enjoy equal rights.
He said the present government is very positive and cautious to uphold the
dignity of the nation. As a result, the country is now being widely judged as
a unique example of communal harmony.
Liton said that many of the social crimes like terrorism, corruption and
moral degradation could easily be curtailed if the rules and regulations of
all religions are followed properly in public life.
Not a single religion allows extremism, violence and repression against women
and children but has clear-cut guidelines for showing respect towards them as
a whole.
He also mentioned that not a single religion allows any of the social
disorders and instability but always facilitates establishing peace and
happiness of all living beings.
So, various social crimes like drug-addiction, sexual harassment, early
marriage and polygamy could be prevented through abiding by social and
religious values, he added.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha