Dhaka: Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina government is committed to the safety of the Hindu minority and peaceful Durga Puja celebrations in the country this year are proof of that, Information Minister Hassan Mahmood said on Saturday (October 29). Hindu temples in Bangladesh were attacked by Muslim fundamentalists during Durga Puja last year. Several people, including an ISKCON saint, were killed. After that, Hindu organizations raised the issue of atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh loudly.

Mahmood, who came to Kolkata to inaugurate the Bangladesh Film Festival, said on this matter that, 'Sheikh Hasina's government is committed to protecting the rights of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The recent peaceful Durga Puja festival in the country is proof of this. The number of Durga Pujas held in Bangladesh this year was much higher than last year. Referring to the communal violence that took place in Bangladesh during Durga Puja in the year 2021, he said that the government of the country is extra cautious to avoid any unwanted incident this year.

He further added, ''Those who tried to create problems during Durga Puja have been exposed. We have taken special measures to ensure that no untoward incident takes place. Speaking on India-Bangladesh relations, he said that more than government-to-government relations, it is the people-to-people relations between the two countries that have helped in strengthening diplomatic relations.''

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