Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Extends Janmashtami Greetings
· World · Times of India, Hindustan Times
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman extended greetings to the Hindu community ahead of Janmashtami, which is celebrated on Friday, September 4. Speaking at a state-sponsored event at Dhaka's Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Rahman emphasized that the country belongs to all citizens regardless of their religious identity. He stated that the government rejects labels of minority or majority, asserting that security is a right for all individuals. Rahman also urged citizens to remain vigilant against forces attempting to incite communal tensions through social media.
Why it matters
The statement serves as a formal government commitment to religious harmony and the protection of minority rights in Bangladesh, directly impacting the safety and social standing of the Hindu community.
Read the original report — Times of India
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