President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called on citizens to safeguard Bangladesh’s long-standing tradition of communal harmony with highlighting that the core philosophy of Durga Puja is to stand against injustice, oppression and dishonesty.
The President made the remarks on Sunday during a visit to the Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka to exchange greetings with members of the Hindu community on the occasion of Sharadiya Durgotsav.
"Standing up against injustice, oppression and persecution and defeating them is the core philosophy of Durga Puja" President Fakhrul stated, emphasizing that Bangladesh stands as a global example of peaceful coexistence where religious festivals are celebrated safely.
Recalling the history of Ramna Kali Temple, the President noted that after damage in 1971 and demolition in 1973, the temple was rebuilt in 2001 under the direction of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and the initiative of Gayeshwar Chandra Roy.
He urged the nation to remain united against misinformation targeting Bangladesh’s communal record also assuring that the government will address any concerns faced by minority communities.
Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Bijon Kanti Sarkar, Ramna Temple President Arpana Roy Das and General Secretary Milton Baidya were present alongside religious leaders and community members.
