Rizvi Warns of Attempts to Undermine Religious Harmony in Bangladesh

BNP Acting Secretary General and Prime Minister’s Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has warned of attempts by conspirators to undermine the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony in Bangladesh.

“Our unbreakable bond will continue for generations. We participate in each other’s religious festivals and celebrations,” Rizvi told reporters on Tuesday morning after paying tribute to the graves of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia by placing floral wreaths.

Speaking at the event, Rizvi, accompanied by representatives of the Hindu, Buddhist and Christian Religious Welfare Trusts, said separate trusts had been established to promote the welfare of the country’s three religious communities.

He said the trusts’ governing committees would work to improve the development and management of places of worship, ensuring that worshippers and devotees could perform prayers and religious rituals without obstruction.

Rizvi said the individuals appointed to lead the trusts were highly qualified and competent members of their respective communities. They would sincerely oversee the overall management and development of places of worship, he added.

He said every religious community and ethnic group enjoys an equal place under the philosophy of Bangladeshi nationalism introduced by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.

“Everyone in this country can proudly identify themselves as Bangladeshi,” he said.

Rizvi further said that although various groups opposed to Bangladesh were trying to break the country’s longstanding unity, its people had always remained united.

“We share in one another’s happiness during religious festivals, whether it is Puja, other celebrations or Eid,” he said.