Jumbangla Desk: President Md. Sahabuddin urged everyone to forget the differences of caste and religion and work together to move the country forward.
He said this in a congratulatory speech before exchanging views with eminent and distinguished persons of Hindu religion at Bangabhaban today on the occasion of Autumn Durgotsava and Vijaya Dashami.
He said, 'The basic message of all religions is human welfare. We are all Bangladeshis. Everyone here is built on the same formula. There is no place for majority or minority here. All are one and the same entity. Religious values should be used for the welfare of the country and people.
The head of state believes that the non-communal spirit, mutual unity, amity and harmony existing in the current Bengali culture will contribute effectively to the formation of a beautiful future and modern Bangladesh.
He said, 'Humanity is in crisis today due to the war and conflict situation in the whole world. The Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East news have deeply affected the economy of Bangladesh along with the entire world economy. Besides, the people of the flood-affected areas of the country are living an inhumane life.
With the great vow of philanthropy, President Sahabuddin called upon the countrymen to stand by the helpless people during this crisis of the country.
He said, "There is no alternative to absolute tolerance, mutual trust and trust and cooperation to make Bangladesh a developed, prosperous and non-discriminatory country in the current changing situation."
Mentioning that the independence of Bangladesh was achieved through the bloody liberation war in 1971, the President said, 'People of all religions of Bangladesh will celebrate their religious ceremonies with due dignity and joyous atmosphere - this is the hope of all.'
On the occasion of Autumn Durga Puja, one of the main religious festivals of the Hindu community, the President greeted and congratulated all the Hindus of the country.
He said, traditional Bengali traditions and culture are mixed with autumn Durgotsavam. Durga Puja is a religious festival as well as a social festival. The collective participation of all has made this festival universal.
The President said, 'Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony. Communal harmony is a unique feature of our culture. To accelerate national progress and prosperity, existing harmony and mutual amity in the society should be kept intact.'
Md. Sahabuddin said, the pledge of this year's victory is to build a progressive and peaceful social system for the new generation in the bond of mutual sympathy, harmony and human values.
After delivering the greeting message, the President exchanged greetings with all the guests at the Durbar Hall.
At this time, the wife of the president. Rebecca Sultana, interim government's religion adviser Afom Khalid Hossain, primary and mass education ministry adviser professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, Justice Gobind Chandra Tagore, Justice Biswajit Das, members of the diplomatic mission, Hindu religious Guru Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission Principal Srimat Swami Purnatmananda Maharaj, Secretary of Hindu Religious Welfare Trust Dr. Krishnendu Kumar Pal, Deputy Director Prashant Kumar Biswas, President of Bangladesh Puja Celebration Parishad Mr. Vasudev Dhar, General Secretary Mr. Santosh Sharma and President of Metropolitan Public Puja Committee Mr. Jayant Kumar Dev and General Secretary Dr. Tapas Kumar Pal participated in the event.
At this time, the senior secretary of the President's office. Nasimul Gani, Military Secretary Major General Mohammad Adil Chowdhury and Press Secretary Md. Zainal Abedin was present.
