Bangladesh PM assures minorities of equal rights, security

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique 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. | Photo Credit: Reuters

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.

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.

"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.