Published: 10:15 AM, 27 February 2026
All religions speak high of peace and harmony
There are public holidays on Eid Ul Fitr, Eid Ul Azha, Eid-E-Miladunnabi, Merry Christmas, Buddha Purnima, Durga Puja, Janmashtami etcetera in Bangladesh which is a reflection of interreligious harmony.
We should remain cautious about the anti-independence quarters who opposed the Liberation War of 1971. These evil entities are still playing their vicious tricks to divide the nation. Allegations show that the agents of the anti-liberation wings are hidden inside the society and political parties and working against the interest of Bangladesh. Socio-economic justice and equity were the main watchwords with which the glorious Liberation War was fought. We should keep away from generating discrimination in our country on religious or any other basis. We do not want any isolation to take place between the believers of different religions in our country.
The government should consider religious minorities as part of the nation’s mainstream in terms of education, healthcare, jobs and all other aspects. All the Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Christians, ethnic clans and indigenous tribes of Bangladesh are equal. Everybody deserves to be treated on equal terms. There is no space for disparities or inequity. The Holy Quran says, “La Kum Deen Ukum Wal Ya Deen” which means everyone has the right to practice their own religions. Religions are different but festivals are for everyone.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “He is a true Muslim from whose mouth and hands other people are safe”. Jesus Christ said, “Mercy, pity, peace and love are the most precious bounties from God.”
The elected government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman firmly believes in the principles of humanity and upholds socio-economic justice and equal rights. Therefore, we can hope the government will be successful in wiping out communal misgivings from Bangladesh and will eliminate all other forms of vices and violence to fortify peace, stability, sound law and order status and interreligious amity.
Democracy, transparency, good governance and development cannot be detached from each other. A country’s democratic process faces impediments if good governance cannot prevail smoothly. Besides, good governance cannot be constituted without accountability in all organizations belonging to government and private sectors. Everything in a democratic state is done for the betterment of people. An all-inclusive approach to socio-economic and political well-being of the nation is the only way to provide required services to the people and this is an indispensable prerequisite for prosperity.
Humanism has been cornered, jeopardized and marooned in several countries. Human rights are being violated frequently in many places. Deprived and tormented people are shedding tears silently with nobody caring about them. All influential global stakeholders should come together to restore peace and resolve geopolitical conflicts without delay.
