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PM greets Garo community ahead of Wangala festival
DHAKA, Oct 17, 2019 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today felicitated the country’s Garo community on the occasion of Wangala, a religious festival of the ethnic community.
The prime minister, in her message, said Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony.
She said the country’s Garo community has been living peacefully in the country with all other communities maintaining their distinct tradition and culture for long.
Their uniqueness, cultures, values and traditions have enriched the country, she added.
The premier said many Garo community members contributed to achieving the country’s independence by joining the 1971 Liberation War, responding to the call of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
She said the Awami League government is committed to upholding the non-communal spirit in the country.
To this end, the government is working to ensure dignified and safe living of the people of all communities, she added.
She called upon the people from all strata to make their united efforts to build a developed, prosperous, non-communal and peaceful ‘Sonar Bangla’.
She wished all success of the Wangala festival.
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