BSS, Dhaka
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday greeted members of the Hindu community on the occasion of Saraswati Puja.
In separate messages on the eve of the religious festival, they wished all success of the event.
In his message, President Abdul Hamid said Saraswati Puja is a very popular religious festival in Bangladesh. The participation of all irrespective of castes, creeds and religions in the festival has added a new dimension to the non-communal spirit and heritage of the country, he added.
“Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony,” the President said and urged all to make contributions from their respective positions to further
consolidate this harmony.
He expressed his firm belief that the nation would be able to build ‘Sonar
Bangla’ as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with concerted efforts by members of all communities.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message, said Bangladesh is
traditionally a country of communal harmony where all people irrespective of
religions and castes have complete freedom to practice their respective
religions.
She said people of diverse religions are living in the country together
since time immemorial and performing religious rituals.
“I think religion is for individuals but festivals are for all. I believe
the communal harmony will be strengthened further in the coming days,” the
Premier said.
She said goddess Saraswati is the symbol of truth, justice and knowledge.
On the occasion of Saraswati Puja, the prime minister urged all the
members of Hindu Community to devote themselves in nation building through
acquiring knowledge and maintaining the religious harmony.
