Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Minister Prof. Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain stated that religion is a personal matter while the state belongs to everyone, emphasizing equal rights, communal harmony, and mutual respect. He made these remarks on October 20, 2026, while visiting the Raisaheb Bari Temple in Dinajpur city and the Ramakrishna Ashram on Mission Road during Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations.
Highlighting that the government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is committed to public welfare and national development, Zahid noted that comprehensive security measures were implemented to ensure peaceful festivities. He extended greetings to the Sanatan community, assured government cooperation for local religious institutions, and was accompanied during the visits by Deputy Commissioner Md. Rafiqul Islam, Superintendent of Police Md. Jedan Al Musa, and local BNP leaders.
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