Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits 3 cities to extend Durga Puja greetings to Hindus
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited three cities to celebrate Durga Puja with the Hindu community. He emphasized the importance of communal harmony and reaffirmed his government's commitment to a safe, inclusive Bangladesh.
Why it matters
The visit highlights the current administration's efforts to foster religious inclusivity and social stability in a nation with a significant minority population.
TOI Correspondent from Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has visited Rangpur, Rajshahi and Chattogram to exchange greetings with members of the Hindu community during Durga Puja, the community’s largest religious festival.He called for a peaceful and harmonious environment where people of all faiths can live together for generations, reaffirming his government’s commitment to building a democratic, prosperous Bangladesh that embraces people from all walks of life.After visiting a Puja mandap in Rangpur, Tarique visited Dharmasabha Temple in Rajshahi before joining celebrations at JM Sen Hall in Rahmatganj, Chattogram, on Tuesday evening.
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