The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and Secretary General Khondoker Delwar Hossain yesterday in separate messages greeted the Hindu Community on the occasion of Mahanavami, the fourth of the five-day 'Durga Puja' festival being celebrated throughout the country.

In her message Begum Khaleda Zia said the main theme of all religions is to establish human welfare and peace. It is our responsibility to establish peace, harmony and cordiality in society by defeating all evil forces.

Bangladesh is a land of communal harmony that has to be upheld by all citizens of the country. People of this country irrespective of their cast, creed and religion have been living peacefully.

She said Durga Puja is a part of the customary Bengali culture and is celebrated amid great festivity.

She hoped that the Durga Puja will strengthen the bond of harmony and amity among all people of the country.

Khondoker Delwar Hossain has also felicitated the members of the Hindu community. He wished uninterrupted happiness, peace and welfare of all citizens of the country including members of the Hindu community.