Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam stated that the government is dedicated to building a united Bangladesh where citizens of all faiths enjoy equal rights, freedom, and dignity, emphasizing that while "religion is a personal matter, the state belongs to everyone."

The minister made these remarks while visiting eight Durga Puja mandaps in the Dhaka-10 constituency on October 20, 2026, to exchange greetings with the Sanatan community during Sharadiya Durga Puja. He highlighted that robust security measures were implemented in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure peaceful celebrations, urged citizens to report any civil rights violations directly to him, and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to local infrastructural development and communal harmony.