Dinajpur: Syed Jahangir Alam, Member of Parliament (MP) from Dinajpur Sadar constituency, affirmed today that people of all religions in Bangladesh will freely practice their faiths and live with dignity. He emphasized that no one could obstruct their right to establish themselves in society and urged that no group should fear retribution in this pursuit.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Jahangir Alam delivered these remarks as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna Dev. The event was held on Thursday afternoon at the Uttar Gopalpur Durga-Shiv Temple in Dinajpur Sadar Upazila. In his speech, Alam reiterated that the nation is on a path toward democracy and progress, under the leadership of BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
He highlighted that the sound of democracy is resonating throughout the country, allowing people to move freely and express themselves without fear. Alam called on everyone-regardless of religion, caste, or political affiliation-to cooperate in maintaining this positive environment for the future.
The ceremony was chaired by Ajit Adhikari, President of the Uttar Gopalpur Puja Committee. Shrimat Swami Bibhatmananda Maharaj, Principal of Dinajpur Ramakrishna Ashram, shared the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadev, emphasizing the importance of focusing on devotion while embracing the spirit of humanity over religious divisions. Md. Azgar Ali, President of Sheikhpura Union BNP, Jagadish Chandra Roy, Project Director of the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust, and Dr. Asutosh Debsharma, Senior Consultant Gynaecologist, were also present at the event.