Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged to ensure equal rights and security for all citizens, saying the government is working to protect people regardless of their religious identity.

He made the remarks during a meeting with Hindu community leaders from his Dhaka-17 constituency at the Prime Minister's Office in the Secretariat on Monday, according to Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.

"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," Tarique said.

"It is the government's responsibility to ensure the rights of every citizen."

The prime minister said he would do everything within his authority to...