Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said that he wants to build a Bangladesh where everyone can fearlessly practice their faith and no temples need to be guarded, Bangladesh-based daily, ‘Dhaka Tribune’ reported.
Speaking to Hindu leaders of Bangladesh on the occasion of Janmashtami on Monday, Yunus said that Bangladesh is a large family and it is the government's duty to uphold every citizen's rights.
"Our responsibility is to establish the rights of every citizen. Our job is to ensure justice for every citizen. There can't be any divisions among people in our country. We are equal citizens. The interim government is determined to protect the rights of every citizen of the country," the newspaper reported Yunus as saying, as he greeted the leaders at the Jamuna State Guest House.
The report stated that a Hindu leader informed Yunus that they sought the blessings of Lord Krishna for prosperity and harmony for all. He added that they suspended the celebration in the inundated areas and sent relief and food for the people.
The leaders praised the Chief Adviser's visit to Dhakeswari Mandir, a temple in Old Dhaka and his comments there. They hoped that this would help create a peaceful society and ensure harmony in the country. The leaders also raised the issue of Hindu property grabbing, including the land of Hindu temples with the Chief Adviser.
The Hindu leaders included Kajal Debnath and Monindra Kumar Nath of Hindu Buddha Christian Oikya Parishad, Charu Charan Brahmachari of ISKCON, Basudeb Dhar and Santosh Sharma of Bangladesh Puja Udjapon Parishad, and Priti Chakraborty of Universal Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka Tribune reported.
The alleged targeted attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus have been condemned by several world leaders.
(ANI)