Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Thursday said his party will raise cases of religious discrimination in Parliament and take to the streets on the issue whenever such incidents come to its attention.

He made the remarks while addressing a press briefing following a meeting with Hindu community leaders ahead of Durga Puja at the party's central office in the city.

Nahid said ensuring equal dignity for citizens regardless of their religious or ethnic identities is central to the NCP's political philosophy.

The NCP has instructed its leaders and activists across the country to extend all possible assistance to members of the Hindu community in celebrating Durga Puja, he said.

The party will also prov...