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Bangladesh minister pledges Hindu trust support before Puja
The Indian Express··8 Sept
Bangladesh Religious Affairs Minister Kaikobad said the government will strengthen the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust ahead of Durga Puja. He told Parliament the trust holds about Tk100 crore in fixed deposits used for temples. He said people of every religion are to enjoy equal rights. PM Tarique Rahman urged citizens not to divide as minorities or majorities.
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What It Means For You
- Temple renovation and cremation-ground work continue to draw annual ministry funding.
- Kaikobad said further arrangements to strengthen Hindu religious activities would come soon.
- Hindu communities enter Puja season with a fresh government safety and funding assurance.
What's Happening
- Kaikobad replied in Parliament to lawmaker Subarna Sikder on Monday about trust funding limits.
- Sikder said limited funds stop the trust from expanding welfare work nationwide.
- Rahman warned against a return of anti-social forces, comparing past rule to the mythic figure Kansa.
What the Trust Does
- Previous years saw violence targeting Hindus around Durga Puja in Bangladesh.
- The Hindu Religious Welfare Trust channels fixed-deposit income to temples across the country.
- Indian Parliament has also debated attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh in recent years.
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