Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday pledged to build a Bangladesh where religion, race or identity will not stand in the way of anyone's rights and opportunities, with equal rights and dignity for every citizen.

"We want to build a Bangladesh where religion, race or identity will not stand in the way of people's rights and opportunities. Our goal is to ensure equal rights and dignity for every citizen of the country," he said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks at a view-exchange meeting with representatives of the Hindu and Buddhist communities at his office at the Secretariat, said his Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Hossain Shadhin.

During the meeting, representatives of the Hindu community thanked the Prime...