Bangladesh, July 17 -- Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid has said the current government is firmly committed to protecting the religious freedom of every citizen and preserving communal harmony across the country.Executive Branch

The minister made the remarks as the chief guest while addressing the traditional Ratha Yatra festival of the Hindu community in Cumilla on Thursday.

"Bangladesh is a land of communal harmony with a history spanning thousands of years. The history of Cumilla is also one of peaceful coexistence among Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist and Christian communities," the minister said.

He noted that certain vested interests had historically attempted to sow communal discord for personal gai...