Dhaka – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said there are no differences among Bangladeshis on national issues.
He also said that his interim government envisions a “new Bangladesh” where everyone has access to accurate information.
“We must achieve this goal,” he said in a speech at a meeting with leaders of different religious groups at the Diplomatic Academy in the capital.
The meeting with religious leaders was part of a call for national unity by the chief adviser, a move he said was an attempt to undermine the government’s efforts to build a new Bangladesh.
Addressing religious leaders, the chief adviser stressed the urgency of achieving this goal, saying: “We cannot just look to the future; we must work to get there. “We must act now.
Recalling the speech he gave before taking the oath at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after returning to the country on August 8, Yunus said: “I said at that time that we are a family. We will have different views, different religions and Different traditions, but we are all members of the same family.
He reflected on how he emphasized that despite their differences, the people of the country were not enemies of each other.
“When it comes to our nationality and identity, we are united. We are Bangladeshis and members of the same family,” he reiterated.
Yunus expressed sadness over reports of persecution of ethnic minorities since taking office. “This deeply saddened me. Soon after, I went to the Dakshwari temple where I reiterated that we were all members of the same family.
The Chief Advisor highlighted the efforts taken by the government to ensure safety during Durga Puja. “it [Durga Puja this year] It has become a national holiday. At that moment, I felt a sense of satisfaction, knowing that I had made a difference in some way.
However, he said new issues involving minority communities had emerged, exacerbated by disparities in media coverage. “This is not right. This has to end,” he said, stressing the importance of revealing the truth amid conflicting messages.
In response, he sought advice from religious leaders on how to gather accurate information about the issues faced by minority groups.
He said his administration’s goal is to establish a process to ensure accurate and timely information.
“In a big country, anything can happen, but we want to know the truth. We need real-time information to solve problems. If someone is guilty, they must be brought to justice; that is the responsibility of the government,” he added.
Yunus further mentioned the need to create an environment where such incidents do not occur. “If they do this, action must be taken immediately,” he said.
“As members of the same family, we can take collective responsibility. In this regard, information and remedial measures are key issues,” Yunus added.
