BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended greetings to Hindus in Bangladesh and around the world on the occasion of Durga Puja, urging vigilance against any attempt to disrupt communal harmony. He warned that, as in previous authoritarian regimes, there may be efforts to create unrest during the festival. Law enforcement agencies, he said, must remain alert to safeguard peace. Highlighting Bangladesh’s tradition of interfaith friendship and brotherhood, Rahman stressed that ensuring the safety of all citizens is a constitutional obligation. He also invoked a Hadith, warning against oppressing or depriving non-Muslims under state protection. “Communal harmony is the essence of Bangladesh’s cultural and social values. Any attempt to destroy it must be strongly resisted,” he concluded.