Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today vowed to clamp down on militancy and
terrorism with an iron fist also in future, saying that her government
won't allow any terrorist acts in the name of religion, BSS reports.
"Our government has always taken stern action against terrorism and
militancy and would continue to curb the twin demons with an iron hand
... there would be no place of terrorism and militancy on the soil of
Bangladesh," she said.
"Islam is a religion of peace and there is no room for terrorism and
militancy in it ... we won't tolerate any terrorist acts in the name of
religion," she added
The Prime Minister was addressing the Hindu devotees while visiting the
Durga Puja Mandops at Dhakeswari National Temple in the city this
afternoon.
Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Mohammad Sayeed Khokan, General
Secretary of Bangladesh Puja Udjapon Parishad Advocate Taposh Kumar
Paul, President of Mohanagar Sarbojonin Puja Committee DM Chatterjee and
General Secretary Advocate Shyamal Kumar Paul spoke on the occasion.
PM's Political Affairs Advisor HT Imam, local parliament member Haji
Mohammad Selim, President of Bangladesh Puja Udjapon Parishad Jayanta
Sen Dipu were present on the dais.
Sheikh Hasina also said Islam is a religion of peace, harmony and
brotherhood and there is no room for terrorism and militancy in it.
"Those who commit such crimes are in fact working against the religion,"
she said.
The premier said her government wants to create such an atmosphere
where the people of all faiths would perform their religious rites
freely. "The religion is an affair of individuals, while festivals are
for all ... Sokaler tore sakole amra, amra manober tore (We're for each
other, we're for humanity). We always maintain and perform it," she
said.
She said her government does not want conflicts, rather it wants peace,
prosperity and development.
"We want development in such a way that all people irrespective of
caste, creed and religion will get the benefit," she said.
Talking about the essence of all religions, she said that welfare of
the human beings is the main theme of all religions. "All will perform
their religious activities with honour and everyone will show respect to
others," she said.
The Prime Minister urged all to work together for the development of
the country and mentioned that Bangladesh believes in peaceful
coexistence of all people. "And all religions speak of harmony and
tolerance."
During the Liberation War, Sheikh Hasina said, people from all
religions had made their supreme sacrifice. "We want people to live in
peace, we want the triumph of humanity ... that's our desire," she said.
The premier said the people of all faiths fought for independence of
the country under the leadership of Bangabandhu. "The people
irrespective of caste, creed and religions joined the Liberation War by
responding to the call of Bangabandhu and they shed their blood to
achieve independence," she said.
Sheikh Hasina said Bangabandhu dreamt of establishing a poverty and
hunger-free Sonar Bangla. "We are striving to achieve the goal and the
country advanced much in this regard," she said.
Later, the prime minister visited Ramkrishna Mission Temple and Math at
Ramkrishna Mission Road and exchanged greetings with the devotees
there.
Principal of Ramkrishna Math and Mission Swami Dhrubeshananda delivered
the welcome address at the function held at Dhaka Ramkrishna Mission.
Earlier, leaders of Bangladesh Puja Udjapon Parishad and Mohanagar
Sarbojonin Puja Committee greeted the Prime Minister by presenting her
with flower bouquets at Dhakeswari National Temple.
The office-bearers of Dhaka Ramkrishna Mission also welcomed Sheikh
Hasina with bouquets at the outset of the function there.
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