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CUMILLA, July 16, 2026(BSS) - Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid today said ensuring religious freedom for every citizen and preserving communal harmony is one of key commitments of the government.
He made the remarks while addressing the traditional Rath Yatra festival of the Hindu community as the chief guest here.
"The country has long been a shining example of religious harmony," the minister said.
"The history of Cumilla also reflects mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and goodwill among the people of different faiths. Although the vested groups have attempted to create communal divisions at various times but they never succeeded because of the people's awareness and unity."
He added that no anti-social or extremist force would be able to undermine the country's communal harmony in the future. "Following the legacy of our predecessors, we must continue to practice mutual respect, tolerance and compassion to build a peaceful and harmonious Bangladesh for future generations," he added.
Amin Ur Rashid further noted that all religions teach justice, peace, human welfare and compassion. "Religion should not be used as a tool for division; rather, it should serve as a source of human values and social unity," he opined.
Praising the enthusiastic participation of devotees in the Rath Yatra procession, he said such festivals strengthen the spirit of brotherhood and play an important role in maintaining social harmony.
He called upon the people of all faiths to uphold mutual respect and tolerance in order to build a non-communal, peaceful and prosperous Bangladesh.
Among others, Cumilla City Corporation Administrator Md. Yusuf Mollah Tipu, Chairman of the Cumilla Development Authority Udbatul Bari Abu, Deputy Commissioner Rozi Akhter, Superintendent of Police Md. Anisuzzaman, Cumilla Adarsha Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Fatema Tuz Zohra, senior government officials, leaders of the Hindu community and a large number of devotees, were present at that time.
