Euro-Bangla Desk
Prime Minister Tariq Rahman said that the government has taken various activities to ensure the religious freedom and constitutional rights of people of all religions. The Prime Minister said this in a message given on the occasion of Shubo Buddha Purnima today.
He said, ‘The government has taken various activities to ensure the overall welfare, religious freedom and constitutional rights of people of all religions. This trend will continue in the future. Religion belongs to everyone, everyone has the right to security.’
In his speech, the Prime Minister mentioned that the present government is determined to make Bangladesh a safe place for people of all religions and creeds.
Greeting the Buddhists on Buddha Purnima, Prime Minister Tariq Rahman said, ‘The main religious festival of Buddhists is Happy Buddha Purnima. On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to all the Buddhists of the world including Bangladesh.Buddha Purnima is a very holy and significant day for Buddhists. The day is celebrated with special status as Gautama Buddha’s birth, Bodhilav and Mahaparinirvana take place on this Purnima Tithi. Like other countries of the world, Buddhists observe the day with due dignity in Bangladesh.’
He said, ‘Bangladesh is a shining example of communal harmony.
People of all religions in this country have been celebrating their respective religious festivals with mutual respect, amity and peaceful atmosphere for ages.’
The Prime Minister said in his speech, ‘Mahatma Gautam Buddha throughout his life preached the message of non-violence, equality and friendship for the welfare of people and establishing peace. Gautama Buddha’s teachings carry eternal messages of peace, tolerance, friendship, compassion and non-violence. When conflict, hatred and intolerance are creating crises in the world today, Gautama Buddha’s message of compassion, humanity and peace can become a deep inspiration for us.’
Tareek Rahman said, ‘The government has taken various activities to ensure the overall welfare, religious freedom and constitutional rights of people of all religions, including Buddhists, and this trend will continue in the future.
May the significance of the Buddha Purnima, the teachings and the message of harmony and welfare bring the welfare of humanity.’
