Bangladesh is for people of all religions

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh would continue to move ahead overcoming all obstacles.

“We have many obstacles. We have to overcome the hurdles as we work for people's welfare. The obstacles could not slow down the pace of our work,” she told Christian community members at the Gono Bhaban.

The PM was exchanging greetings with them in the evening ahead of Christmas Day. She sought cooperation from all to take the country forward.

Hasina said Bangladesh is a secular country where people of every religion would live peacefully and with fraternity. “People of every religion, creed and colour took part in the Liberation War and gave blood for the country's independence. So, Bangladesh's soil is for the people of every religion.”

The function began with recitation from holy Bible. Leaders of the Christmas community greeted the premier by presenting her with a bouquet of flowers.

A Christmas Tree was decorated at Gono Bhaban. Bishops, Fathers and distinguished members of the Christian community attended the function.

Religious Affairs Minister Motiur Rahman, State Minister for Social Welfare and President of Bangladesh Christian Association (BCA) Promode Mankin, Archbishop Patrick D Rozario and Secretary General of BCA Nirmal Rozario also spoke.

Hasina Later cut a Christmas cake and the BCA leaders presented an X-mas card to her. The PM entertained the delegation members with cakes and sweetmeats.