October 12, 2024 

On the occasion of Shardio Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashami, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has given the following statement:  

"Durga Puja and Vijaya Dashami are the biggest religious and social festivals for the Hindu community. On this occasion, I extend my heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all those who follow the Hindu faith. I wish them continued happiness, peace, and well-being.  

Shardio Durga Puja holds a special place in the lives of all Bengali-speaking Hindus. For centuries, this religious festival has carried a rich tradition across the subcontinent. Every religious festival transcends communal divisions, bringing people together in a timeless bond of harmony. The festival of Durga Puja conveys a message of divine joy and goodwill to everyone. It not only fosters the unity of all people but also indirectly connects different communities in various ways. Religious festivals are opportunities for nationwide solidarity. The BNP believes in religious freedom and values in line with the ancient tradition of national consciousness.  

Recently, during the regime of the fallen Awami government, there have been repeated instances of communal provocation, attacks, and vandalism on Hindu temples and other places of worship. Currently, to thwart the evil plots against the Hindu community and their temples, the people of this country are standing united in vigilance. This unity ensures that the Shardio Durga Puja can be celebrated peacefully and without disruption. Those who seek to destroy communal harmony are enemies of the nation and humanity. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party - BNP is committed to resisting these forces.  

For generations, people of all communities in Bangladesh have lived together in harmony. Religious festivals transcend communal boundaries, uniting people of all faiths and backgrounds in a greater sense of goodwill. They inspire a spirit of togetherness in the hearts of all. Communal harmony is a part of our national heritage. We are all Bangladeshis—that is our pride, and that is our sole identity.  

I wish for the overall success of Shardio Durga Puja."  

Message Sender

(Muhammad Munir Hossain)  

Assistant Office Secretary  

Bangladesh Nationalist Party—BNP