Staff Reporter:
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday greeted all Hindu citizens of the country on the occasion of Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, beginning today.
“On the occasion of Durga Puja, the main religious festival of the Hindu community, I extend my heart-iest greetings to all the Hindu citizens of the country,” he said in a message on the eve of the festival.
Dr Yunus said destruction of evil forces and adoration of truth and beauty are the main features of the Sharadiyo Durgotsab.
Noting that Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony, he said, “This country belongs to all of us. This country is a safe abode for all people irrespective of caste and religion.”
“To successfully implement the progress we have begun through the July mass uprising to build a pros-perous country free from discrimination and corruption, everyone must work together, forgetting reli-gious and caste differences,” Prof Yunus said.
He said Bangladesh is a unique example of the wonderful harmony of people of all religions and com-munities. “Regardless of race, religion, and caste, we all are identified as Bangladeshis. I hope that this year’s Durga Puja will be celebrated smoothly across the country, upholding this trend of communal harmony, with appropriate enthusiasm and various programmes,” he added.
He said peace, friendship and equality are the main tenets of all religions. “The main teaching of all reli-gions is to achieve human welfare. Therefore, in addition to practicing our own religions properly, we must create an environment of peace in society by maintaining mutual respect, honour and compassion among people,” the Chief Adviser said.
The chief adviser called upon all to be imbued with the anti-discrimination spirit, keep the bonds of communal harmony intact and build a happy Bangladesh.
He wished peace, welfare and prosperity to all the citizens of Bangladesh.
