Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed his determination to build a beautiful, prosperous and desirable Bangladesh with people of all religions.
He said that people of all religions played a role together in achieving Bangladesh’s independence. Now everyone must come forward unitedly in the work of building the country.
He made these remarks while addressing a road rally in Paglapir, Rangpur Sadar Upazila, on Tuesday (October 20) afternoon.
The Prime Minister said, “People of all religions, including Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians, are citizens of this country. Bangladesh belongs to everyone. Therefore, the development of the country and building its future are also the responsibility of everyone. The country must be taken forward through mutual cooperation and collective effort.”
Initiative to stand by hardworking people
Tarique Rahman said, “After the elections on the 12th, the people of the country have given the responsibility of running the country to BNP. Ever since the government took over the responsibility of running the country, efforts have been made to stand by the hardworking people. Various initiatives are being taken considering the needs of every section of the society.”
Highlighting the government’s initiatives, he said that farmers’ agricultural loans up to Tk 10,000 have been waived. In addition, family cards and farmer cards have been introduced. He said that allowances have also been made for different classes of people, including imams and muezzins.
The Prime Minister said the government’s efforts for the welfare of all sections of society will continue. She emphasized on working together to improve the living standards of the people of the country.
Message of harmony and unity on Durga Puja
Highlighting the context of the autumn Durga Puja, Tarique Rahman said, “This is a time of celebration for the followers of traditional religions in Bangladesh. On this occasion, unity, harmony and mutual cooperation among people of all religions need to be further strengthened.”
He said, “During independence, people of all religions together liberated the country. Similarly, everyone should come forward together for the development and formation of the country. He called for building a beautiful Bangladesh through joint efforts.”
The Prime Minister also said that it is possible to build the desired Bangladesh with the participation of every citizen of the country. Therefore, everyone, regardless of religious identity, must work for the welfare of the country.
After the road rally, Tarique Rahman left for the Radha Govinda Temple, a religious gathering in Rangpur, by road.
At that time, he was accompanied by BNP Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Women and Children Affairs Minister Professor AZM Zahid Hossain, BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury, State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam, Prime Minister’s Advisor Rehan Asif Asad, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Bijan Kanti Sarkar, BNP Special Secretary Belayet Hossain Mridha, MP Nipul Roy Chowdhury, BNP Assistant Organizing Secretary Jayanta Kumar Kunda, Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibli and Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon, among others.