Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam pledges equal rights and dignity for all.
Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam today said the government is committed to ensuring equal rights and dignity for all citizens regardless of religion or ethnicity.
"People will support those who work for the development of the country and their localities. Appreciation and recognition of good work further encourage politicians to engage in public service," he said.
Faqir Mahbub Anam, also Science and Technology Minister made the remarks as the chief guest at a "Sharadiya Greetings" programme organised by the BTCL Universal Puja Celebration Council at the BTCL residential area in Karail, Banani, here this evening on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja, said a ministry press release.
On the occasion, he conveyed greetings to members of the Hindu community on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
He also said the prime minister stands beside members of the Hindu community and is willing to continue extending cooperation for their welfare.
Responding to various demands raised by the Puja organisers, the minister said he would give due consideration to development-related demands, including roads, safe drinking water and housing in the area.
Initiatives would be taken to resolve the problems through discussions with the concerned authorities, he said.
He also noted that cooperation from local residents was necessary to accelerate development in the area.
The minister wished all members of the Hindu community good health, peace and prosperity.
He also sought prayers from those present for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his family.
At the programme, the minister distributed sarees among members of the Sanatan community that had been received from the Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund for Durga Puja.
BTCL Universal Puja Celebration Council President British Chandra Karmakar presided over the programme, while Managing Director of Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) Md Aslam Hossain attended as a special guest.
The programme was conducted by the council's General Secretary Shyamal Chowdhury.
Officials and employees of BTCL and its subordinate organisations, their family members and leaders of the Puja Celebration Council were present at the event.
