Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) convenor and Chief Whip of the opposition Nahid Islam on Saturday said Bangladesh's minority communities, including Hindus, Buddhists and Christians, should maintain relations with all political parties instead of leaning towards a single one.

"We believe minorities should maintain ties with all parties. It is not appropriate to become beholden to one party. If they do, the minority community ends up bearing the burden of all the crimes and misdeeds of that party," Nahid was speaking as chief guest at a discussion titled "Sampriti July: Contribution of Hindu, Buddhist and Christian Communities in the July Uprising," organised at the DRU auditorium in Segunbagicha to mark the second anniversar...