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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with Hindu community leaders on Monday, October 12, 2026, promising equal rights and security for all citizens regardless of religion. The meeting addressed concerns over the safety of religious minorities, especially Hindus who make up about 8% of Bangladesh's population. As part of these assurances, the government has implemented extensive security measures ahead of Durga Puja, including deploying specialized police units and surveillance drones at nearly 33,000 venues across the country to prevent communal violence.

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with Hindu community leaders on October 12, 2026, at his office in the secretariat to assure them of their rights and security. He emphasized that it is his duty as head of government to ensure every citizen's rights, regardless of religion. With Hindus accounting for about 8% (approximately 13 million) of Bangladesh’s population, concerns over religious minorities' safety are significant. To maintain communal harmony during the upcoming Durga Puja festival from October 16 to October 20, 2026, police have implemented extensive security measures including round-the-clock surveillance and specialized units at nearly 33,000 venues across the country.

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Bangladesh PM assures minorities of equal rights, security. (2026, October 13). The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-pm-assures-minorities-of-equal-rights-security/article71578216.ece

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BSS Bangladesh Durga Puja Hindu Hindus

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From round-the-clock surveillance and specialised police units to drones and helicopters for idol immersion, the police have put in place an extensive security apparatus at nearly 33,000 Durga Puja venues across the country to maintain communal harmony during the festival, which will be celebrated from October 16 to 20, 2026.

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🔮 The Prime Minister said ensuring the rights of every citizen was his responsibility as head of government, and that he would "make every effort" within his capacity to fulfil it. "As citizens of this country and as human beings, you are entitled to certain rights.

2026-10-13 · The Hindu

Bangladesh PM assures minorities of equal rights, security · assertive framing

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said his government is committed to ensuring the rights and security of all citizens, irrespective of their religious identity. asserted

government → say → identity

Mr. Rahman made the remarks during an exchange of views with Hindu community leaders at his office in the secretariat here on Monday (October 12, 2026), the state-run BSS news agency reported. asserted

agency → make → Monday

"The government is doing its utmost to ensure the rights and security that everyone is entitled to as a citizen of this country, rather than on the basis of religion," he said. asserted

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The Prime Minister said ensuring the rights of every citizen was his responsibility as head of government, and that he would "make every effort" within his capacity to fulfil it. "As citizens of this country and as human beings, you are entitled to certain rights. asserted

you → say → rights

As head of government, it is my duty to try to ensure those rights," he said. asserted

he → try → rights

Mr. Rahman's remarks come amid concerns over the security of religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly the Hindu community, and the need to protect their places of worship and religious gatherings. asserted

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According to the 2022 census, Hindus account for 8% (about 13 million) of Bangladesh's nearly 170 million people. uncertain

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The Prime Minister's assurance also comes amid heightened security by the police across the country ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of Bangladesh's Hindu minority. asserted

assurance → come → minority

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In previous years, incidents of attacks on Hindu temples and establishments during religious festivities have raised concerns over the safety of minorities and prompted calls for stronger measures to prevent communal violence. asserted

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Mr. Rahman said he viewed his position as an opportunity to serve the people and would do his best to protect their rights, regardless of their religious identity. asserted

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Bangladesh PM assures minorities of equal rights, security