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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Assures Minorities of Equal Rights and Security
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News18•13-10-2026, 11:30
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Assures Minorities of Equal Rights and Security
- •Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized his government's commitment to ensuring equal rights and security for all citizens regardless of their religious identity.
- •The remarks were made during a meeting with Hindu community leaders at his office in Dhaka ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja festival.
- •Rahman stated that protecting the rights of every citizen is his primary duty as the head of government.
- •Security has been heavily stepped up across nearly 33000 Durga Puja venues in Bangladesh, featuring round-the-clock surveillance, drones, and specialised police units to prevent communal violence.
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assured Hindu community leaders that his government is fully committed to protecting the rights and security of all citizens regardless of their religious identity, stating that ensuring these rights is his primary duty as head of government.
Bangladesh has deployed an extensive security apparatus across nearly 33,000 Durga Puja venues for celebrations from October 16 to 20. The arrangements include round-the-clock surveillance, specialized police units, monitoring cells, drones, and helicopters for idol immersion.
According to the 2022 census, Hindus account for 8 percent of Bangladesh's population, which translates to approximately 13 million people out of a total population of nearly 170 million.
