‘Diversity is true beauty of society’: B'desh PM extends Janmashtami greetings
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman extended Janmashtami greetings to the Hindu community, emphasizing religious harmony and equal rights for all citizens. He urged the nation to reject 'minority' and 'majority' labels in favor of a unified Bangladeshi identity.
Why it matters
The statement serves as a political signal to maintain social stability and inclusivity amidst concerns over communal tensions in the region.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday extended Janmashtami greetings to the Hindu community and said the country belonged to all its citizens, with everyone enjoying equal rights.Speaking at a state-sponsored reception and honourarium distribution programme for prominent members of the Hindu community, priests and sebaits at Dhaka's Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Rahman called on people to strengthen religious harmony, tolerance, mutual respect and bonds of affection.Janmashtami will be celebrated on Friday, September 4.'Religion is personal, but security belongs to all'Rahman said identities such as "minority" and "majority" should not be the primary concern in today's globalised world and urged all citizens to identify themselves as Bangladeshis."A state and society consist of people from various religions and viewpoints. This diversity is the true beauty of society," he said.He added, "Therefore, in today's global village, identities like 'minority' or 'majority' are not primary issues.
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