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Differences Don’t Make Us Enemies: Chief Advisor

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  05 Dec 2024, 18:20
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Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has stated that despite differences in opinions, “we are not enemies of one another.” He made these remarks on Thursday (December 5) during a meeting with leaders of various religious communities at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

The Chief Advisor said, “We are one family. We may have different opinions, religions, and customs, but we are all members of the same family. Despite our many differences, we are not enemies. We are Bangladeshis, members of one united family.”

Dr. Yunus continued, “Since taking office, I’ve been hearing reports of minorities facing persecution, which saddened me. That’s why I visited the Dhakeshwari Temple, where I reiterated that we are one family. Regardless of all other demands, one demand is clear: equal rights—our right to speak, to practice our religion, and to work. These rights are guaranteed by the Constitution. However, reports of attacks on minorities continue, which is why I’ve convened this meeting to find a solution.”

Highlighting the government’s efforts to ensure security during Durga Puja, Dr. Yunus said, “The festival turned into a national celebration, which gave me some satisfaction that we had made progress.”

During the meeting, he sought advice from religious leaders on how to collect free and accurate information regarding issues affecting minorities.

Earlier, on Tuesday (December 3), the Chief Advisor held a meeting with leaders of the anti-discrimination student movement at Jamuna. On Wednesday, he met with leaders from various political parties, including BNP, Jamaat, Nagarik Oikya, Gonosamhati Andolon, BJP, AB Party, and Gono Odhikar Parishad, at the same venue.

These consecutive meetings aim to foster national unity across religious and political divides in response to misinformation and provocation from Indian media and to preserve communal harmony.

It is worth noting that following a mass uprising, Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5, paving the way for an interim government led by Dr. Yunus. Since then, tensions between Bangladesh and India have been escalating.

Indian media have been publishing false and exaggerated reports on issues such as the persecution of Bangladesh’s Hindu minority, which Bangladesh has continuously protested. Recently, tensions escalated further after Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson for the Sanatani Jagoron Jote, was arrested for allegedly desecrating the national flag. Following the denial of his bail, his followers attacked and killed a lawyer, Saiful Islam.

The situation worsened on December 2 when a Hindutva group attacked Bangladesh’s Assistant High Commission office in Agartala. Bangladesh strongly condemned the incident, calling it a “premeditated attack.” In light of these developments, the Chief Advisor is holding dialogues to call for national unity.

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