All religions will enjoy equal rights in Bangladesh: Whip Dulu

National Parliament Whip and Natore-2 lawmaker Advocate Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu has said people of all religions will live in Bangladesh with equal rights, emphasising the country's tradition of communal harmony.

“Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony. Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians will all live here with equal rights. Although our religious identities are different, we are all Bangladeshis by national identity. There is no division or discrimination among us. Religion belongs to individuals, but Bangladesh belongs to everyone,” he said.

He made the remarks as the chief guest at a post-Durga Puja reunion organised by the Natore district unit of the Bangladesh Mandir Committee on Friday.

The programme was held at Ananda Bhaban of Bongojjol Rajbari in Natore town around noon.

Dulu said Bangladesh was their common home and identity, adding that the country's independence, sovereignty and democracy were closely linked to that identity.

“Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists and Christians—we are all Bangladeshis. This is our identity. Holding on to this identity, we want to move forward together in the days ahead,” he said.

Among others, Natore district BNP joint conveners Mostafizur Rahman Shaheen and Saiful Islam Aftab, district Jubo Dal president A Hai Talukder Dalim, Puja Udjapan Parishad president Advocate Khagendranath Roy, Bangladesh Mandir Committee president Tapan Chowdhury Habu and its general secretary Sujit Ghosh attended the programme, along with other leaders and members of the Hindu community.

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