Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad General Secretary Santosh Sharma said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has assured the withdrawal of false and harassing cases filed against members of the Hindu community. He shared this information with reporters after a meeting with the Prime Minister at the Secretariat on Thursday. The organization also placed several demands, including making the Durga Puja holiday at least three days long.

Sharma stated that the meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, where various issues faced by the Hindu community were discussed. The Prime Minister listened attentively and promised to resolve them gradually. He also announced the appointment of Bijon Kanti Sarkar as a special assistant representing the community.

The delegation raised issues such as reforming the vested property law, establishing a minority ministry and commission, ensuring proportional representation of Hindus in national life, and seeking justice for violence triggered by false social media propaganda. The Prime Minister reportedly assured that these matters would be addressed in phases.