Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 22) reiterated that Awami League (AL) will always remain beside the Hindu community of the country.
She said, "We, AL was always beside Hindu community, and will remain beside them."
The premier made the remark while addressing the Hindu devotees during her visit to the Durga Puja Mandop at the Dhakeshwari National Temple this afternoon.
The premier said the Hindu community of the country has repeatedly been attacked, but Awami League always stood beside them.
The premier extended her greetings to Hindu community members at home and abroad on their sacred religious festival Sharadiya Durga Utsab and said, "Religion is for individuals, but festival is for all."
Bangladesh Puja Udjapon Parishad (BPUP) President JL Bhowmik and Mohanagar Puja Udjapon Parishad President Monindra Kumar Nath also spoke as Mohanagar Puja Udjapon Parishad General Secretary Romen Mondal conducted the function.
Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, local lawmaker Hazi Selim and BPUP General Secretray Dr Nirmal Kumar Chatterjee were also present.
BDST: 1549 HRS, OCT 22, 2023
MSK