No one can destroy communal harmony in Bangladesh: Nurjahan

BSS
Published On: 02 Oct 2025, 15:15
Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum visited the 'Gulshan-Banani Puja Pandal' at Kamal Ataturk Avenue in city's Banani today. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Oct 02, 2025 (BSS) - Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum today said that the people of country have always upheld the spirit of communal harmony and mutual respect and no force can weaken this long-standing unity.

"Humanity and giving service to others are religion. If we all remember this from our respective positions, no one will ever be able to destroy the communal harmony of Bangladesh. This is our collective belief," she said.

The adviser made the remarks while visiting the 'Gulshan-Banani Puja Pandal' at Kamal Ataturk Avenue in city's Banani on the occasion of Bijoya Dashami, the concluding day of the Durga Puja celebration.

"Our Islam says, "Lakum Dinukum Waliya Din" - to you your religion and to me mine. Harmony is the essence of our faith," Nurjahan said. 

She said that this year's Durga Puja is being celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and festive spirit. 

"Puja has been observed joyfully and peacefully throughout Bangladesh. I have come here to share the joy with our Hindu community," she added. 

During the visit, leaders of the Puja Celebration Committee including President Jitendra Lal Bhowmik and General Secretary Asim Joardar were present, among others.

The Health Adviser was accompanied by Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Jafor and Director General of Directorate General of Medical Education Professor Dr. Nazmul Hosain.

BSS/MUH/SRH/OGR/1452 hrs

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