Dhaka, March 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has underscored his commitment to building a "peaceful Bangladesh" with people of all religions, urging citizens not to let anyone sow divisions among them.

"Today, people of all faiths are sitting together, in the same row. This is part of Bangladesh's age-old tradition. No one should be allowed to create divisions among us," he said at an event on Saturday.

"Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians-together, we will build a peaceful Bangladesh. We will build a safe state and a safe society for all, which is what people from every class and profession aspire to."

The premier was speaking at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, where the Ministry of Religious Affairs launched a pilot scheme ...