He said these things in his speech as chief guest at an exchange meeting with Hindus on the occasion of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja at the party office on the bank of Dharmasagar in Cumilla on Friday evening. Followers of Sanatan Dharma from Cumilla City Corporation, Adarsha Sadar and Sadar South areas took part in the meeting.
The minister said every citizen of this country has equal rights. Rising above religious divisions, mutual cooperation, harmony and humane relations must be strengthened. If people stand by each other in danger, divisions in society will decrease and mutual trust will increase.
Conveying greetings to the followers of Sanatan Dharma on the occasion of Durga Puja, he said the government is cooperating in celebrating the puja and it will continue in the future as well. At the same time, he called upon affluent people to stand by their less fortunate neighbors.
Regarding the security of puja pandals, the minister said the administration and law enforcement agencies are working to ensure security. If an unpleasant situation arises anywhere, he urged everyone to remain alert to maintain harmony, as well as to promptly inform the relevant authorities.
Under his chairmanship, Cumilla City Corporation Administrator Md. Yusuf Molla, officials of the upazila administration, leaders of BNP and affiliated organizations, and followers of Sanatan Dharma were present at the meeting.
