The New Nation - Internet Edition

In not a single country in the world people of different religions, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians, are living so peacefully, fearlessly and freely together as we live in Bangladesh.

We are, however, very much surprised and shocked that while celebrating Durga Puja with great religious fervour, festivity, rituals and rhythm at Dhakeswari Temple Major General (retd) C R Dutta has demanded ban of Islam as state religion. We feel that the demand of C R Dutta at the premises of Dhakeswari Temple is uncalled for, religious fanaticism and communalism. It is simply ridiculous.

Islam is a religion of peace, tolerance and welfare for mankind.

Major General (retd) C R Dutta could have made his political statement at Dhaka Press Club or at Paltan Maidan demanding banning of Islam as state religion and not at Dhakeswari Temple for the sake of secularism.

O.H. Kabir

Dhaka