Not Minorities or Majorities, We Are All Bangladeshis: Prime Minister

From the report

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman commented that all citizens of the country have equal rights regardless of their religious identity. He stated that every citizen’s rights are equal before the state, irrespective of their religion, caste, profession, or ethnic identity. The government aims to build an inclusive and prosperous Bangladesh by bringing everyone together.

The Prime Minister’s statement came to light on Tuesday (October 20) night during his visit to the Durga Puja pandal at JM Sen Hall in Rahmatganj, Chattogram city, and an exchange of greetings with the Hindu community. Earlier on the same day, he visited Puja pandals in Rangpur and Rajshahi.

The Prime Minister’s visit is part of an exchange of greetings with the Hindu community on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja. He was welcomed at Chattogram’s JM Sen Hall by leaders of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad’s metropolitan branch and representatives of the Hindu community.