Minister alleges social media propaganda to incite unrest in Bangladesh
Minister for Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain has said a political party overthrown by mass upsurge is using social media to spread propaganda and incite unrest in the country.
"After killing so many people, enforced disappearances, and acts that left people maimed, how they can think that they will remain out of justice? Those who committed wrongs must pay the price,” he said.
The minister said this while speaking at Kathina Chibar Dana and Indigenous Buddhist Religious Grand Assembly, 2026 at the Benubon Buddhist Monastery in Mithapukur upazila of Rangpur today.
Sanghanayaka and principal of Chhatnipara Ananda Buddhist Bihar Somanando Mohathero presided over the programme while principal of Mithapukur Benubon Buddhist Bihar Shuvomitra Bhikkhu formally inaugurated the event.
Director of the Rajshahi Divisional Minority Ethnic Groups Cultural Academy under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Kanchon Singh Oraon attended the programme as the guest of honour.
The Minister said that Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony, where people of all religions and beliefs are living together peacefully for centuries.
“But, some individuals and vested quarters are using social media to hatch conspiracy and incite unrest. People will resist them like August 5, 2024 if they try to do anything against the people,” he said.
The Minister said that the core principle of Buddhism is the aspiration for the happiness of all living beings.
"We aim to collectively build an inclusive society. To shape country future everyone regardless of religion caste or creed must work together," he added.
The minister said due to global instability, the prices of commodities have risen, and the cost of everything has gone up. Yet, under the capable leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the country is moving forward rightly.
Highlighting popularity of BNP the minister said people of Bangladesh extended their unwavering support to Tarique Rahman as they had given to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
Chairman of the Rangpur Development Authority Samsuzzaman Samu, Administrator of the Rangpur Zilla Parishad Saiful Islam, Deputy Commissioner Israt Jahan, Acting Member-secretary of the Rangpur District BNP Paritosh Chakraborty, President of the Mithapukur Upazila BNP Golam Rabbani, indigenous community leaders spoke on the occasion.
