Tangail:State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock, Sultan Salauddin Tuku, emphasized Bangladesh's commitment to communal harmony, stating that every individual in the nation is Bangladeshi, irrespective of their religious or ethnic identity. He highlighted that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) aims to develop the country in collaboration with people of all faiths and backgrounds.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Tuku made these remarks during a meeting with Hindu community members at the Sabalia Panjapara Puja mandap in Tangail town. He underscored the importance of national interests and urged for collective efforts to secure the country's future.
Tuku mentioned that the government supported the Hindu community during the Durga Puja festivities. He noted that the Prime Minister had visited Puja mandaps in three divisions and that significant measures were implemented to ensure peaceful celebrations, with festival allocations increased compared to the previous year.
Addressing concerns about internal threats, the state minister warned of attempts by ousted fascist forces to conspire against the current order. He called on citizens to remain vigilant and united to thwart these challenges, ensuring such forces are relegated to history.
On the issue of drugs, Tuku expressed his intention to launch an initiative aimed at eradicating drugs from Tangail, with the broader goal of achieving a drug-free nation. He stressed that no one, including members of his own party, would be exempt from this campaign.
Later, officials including Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Md Moniruzzaman Mia and Dhaka Range DIG Md Mostafizur Rahman, along with Tangail Deputy Commissioner Abu Sayeed and Superintendent of Police Muhammad Shamsul Alam Sarkar, visited several Puja mandaps to assess security arrangements.