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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Bangladesh Army chief joins Janmashtami festivity in Dhaka
Synopsis Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman reassured the Hindu community during Janmashtami celebrations in Dhaka, emphasizing equal rights and protection for all citizens. Joined by the Navy and Air Force chiefs, he signaled the military's commitment to safeguarding secular traditions against rising fundamentalist forces. He pledged unwavering support, ensuring a fear-free environment for religious observances. Agencies Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-uz-Zaman Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has stepped in to safeguard communal harmony as he celebrated Janmashtami in Dhaka. Speaking at an event on Saturday, Waker-uz-Zaman said Bangladesh belongs to everyone, and there should be no discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, race or that all citizens have equal rights in the country, he said, "You will live in this country without fear. We will always stand by your side."He was joined on the occasion by Navy chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, and Bangladesh Army's 9th Infantry Division GOC Major General Md Moin Khan, signalling that the military will play a critical role in protecting Bangladesh's secular traditions amid the rise of fundamentalist to the presence of the Navy chief, Air chief, and the GOC of the 9th Infantry Division, General Waker-uz-Zaman said: "Together, we will always stand beside you... You will live in this country without fear. Celebrate your religious festivals with joy. We will share in your celebrations together."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bangladesh Army chief joins Janmashtami festivity in Dhaka
Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has stepped in to safeguard communal harmony as he celebrated Janmashtami in Dhaka. Speaking at an event on Saturday, Waker-uz-Zaman said Bangladesh belongs to everyone, and there should be no discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, race or community. Emphasising that all citizens have equal rights in the country, he said, "You will live in this country without fear. We will always stand by your side." He was joined on the occasion by Navy chief Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, and Bangladesh Army's 9th Infantry Division GOC Major General Md Moin Khan, signalling that the military will play a critical role in protecting Bangladesh's secular traditions amid the rise of fundamentalist forces. Referring to the presence of the Navy chief, Air chief, and the GOC of the 9th Infantry Division, General Waker-uz-Zaman said: "Together, we will always stand beside you... You will live in this country without fear. Celebrate your religious festivals with joy. We will share in your celebrations together."
