'Strengthen democracy through secularism'
Speakers at a function in the city yesterday called upon all to come forward to strengthen democracy in the country by pursuing the principle of secularism.
They made the call while speaking at a function at Dhakeshwari National Temple marking family day and reception organised by Dhaka Mahanagar Sarbajanin Puja Committee.
Housing and Public Works Minister Advocate Abdul Mannan Khan attended the function as the chief guest while Dr Mosfata Jalal Mohiuddin MP and Liberation War Sector Commander Maj Gen (retd) CR Datta were present as special guests.
Chaired by Mahanagar Puja Committee President Kajol Debnath, the function was addressed by Bangladesh Puja Uthjapan Committee President Prof Dr Nim Chandra Bhoumik the organisation's former president Prof Dr Lalit Mohan Nath and Advocate Satten Nath Chandra Bhakta, among others.
Internationally reputed social scientist Prof Dr Ranga Lal Sen was accorded a reception in the function.
Dr Mostafa Jalal Mohiuddin readout a citation on Rangalal Sen and formally handed it over to him.
The speakers stressed on united efforts irrespective religion and cast to implement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's pledge to build a digital Bangladesh.
They said a science-based education policy is needed to build a self-reliant Bangladesh free from terrorism fundamentalism and militancy.
They demanded reinstatement of the secular constitution of 1972 and amendment to enemy property act. In his address, the housing and public works minister said, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has assumed office amid huge problems in the country and she is resolving the problems gradually. However, various conspiracies have started in the meantime, he added.
He called upon all to continue struggle against communalism. Dr Mostafa Jalal Mohiuddin said, conspiracy against democracy is not yet over.
He urged all irrespective of religion and cast to cooperate with the government of Sheikh Hasina.
Former adviser to a caretaker government Dhiraj Kumar Nath, Awami League Joint Secretary Mukul Bose, BSMMU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Pran Gopal Datta, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Chief News Editor Swapan Kumar Saha, Advocate TC Guha, Madhab Chandra Dev attended the function, among others.
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