Prime Minister Tariqur Rahman has said that the current government does not want to do politics using religion.
''Everyone, regardless of religion or caste, will enjoy equal rights.''
He said this during a meeting with leaders of the Buddhist community on Thursday morning at the Secretariat. They exchanged greetings with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad), Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan and State Minister Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin, Prime Minister’s Special Assistance on Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and Ethnic affairs Bijon Kanti Sarkar, lawmaker from Bandarban Saching Prue, BNP nominated MP candidate for reserved (woman) seat from the hill region Madhabi Marma and Dr Sukomal Barua were present on the occasion.
Representatives of the Buddhist community presented a commemorative crest and a replica of a Buddha statue to the Prime Minister during the meeting.
