Bangladesh, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for communal harmony and equal rights for citizens of all faiths, urging people to rise above religious differences and work together to build Bangladesh.

" This country belongs to you and me. Let us all work together, shoulder to shoulder, to build the country," he said while addressing members of the 'We are all Bangladeshi' Hindu community during a visit to Dhakeshwari National Temple in the capital on Monday, marking Durga Puja.

Emphasising that religious identity should not determine a citizen's rights or status, the prime minister said the state belonged equally to everyone and was responsible for ensuring the security of all citizens.

"Religion may be different - I ...