Leaders of the Buddhist community today exchanged greetings with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the occasion of Buddha Purnima this morning at the Cabinet Division in Bangladesh Secretariat here. Photo: PMO

DHAKA, April 30, 2026 (BSS) - Leaders of the Buddhist community today exchanged greetings with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the occasion of Buddha Purnima this morning at the Cabinet Division in Bangladesh Secretariat here.

Additional Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Atikur Rahman Ruman confirmed the matter to BSS.

During the meeting, they discussed various issues including the steps taken by the government for maintaining communal harmony in the country and the socio-economic development of the Buddhist community.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad), Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan and State Minister Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin, Prime Minister’s Special Assistance on Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and Ethnic affairs Bijon Kanti Sarkar, lawmaker from Bandarban Saching Prue, BNP nominated MP candidate for reserved (woman) seat from the hill region Madhabi Marma and Dr Sukomal Barua were present on the occasion.

Representatives of the Buddhist community presented a commemorative crest and a replica of a Buddha statue to the Prime Minister during the meeting.