Global Net Report : Today the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna, on the occasion of Janmashtami, President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in separate messages, greeted members of the Hindu community.
President Abdul Hamid said In a message, Janmashtami is one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community.
The president said Sri Krishna was a symbol of humanity and social reformer whose main philosophy was to forge the bond of true love and harmony among people, removing injustice, repression, persecution and conflicts from society.
He also said Communal harmony is our great heritage. We will have to keep intact the mutual amity and harmony with our united efforts. Welfare of mankind is the essence of all religions, he said, calling upon followers of all religious faiths to work together for national progress through strengthening the bond of fraternity and friendship existing in the society.
President said global coronavirus pandemic the government is making all-out efforts to check the spread of the deadly virus.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said In her message, Sri Krishna had upheld the flag of peace and love for humanity and justice throughout his life.
PM said Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony where people of all castes and creeds have been living in harmony for ages. Our constitution has guaranteed equal rights for people of all castes and creeds. We believe that religion is for individuals, festival for all. The present government is pledge-bound to maintain communal harmony in the country.
She hope that the Janmashtami festival would inspire the disciples of Sri Krishna to follow his ideals.
She urged all to celebrate the festival maintaining social distancing in the wake of the outbreak ofCovid-19 pandemic.
The premier wish happiness, peace and welfare for all citizens of the country.
