Rangamati, Apr 20 (V7N)- Religious Advisor Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain has dismissed allegations of minority oppression in Bangladesh, stating that members of the minority communities are in a much better position than their counterparts in other countries. He accused a section of the Indian media of spreading false propaganda on this issue.

Dr. Khalid made these remarks on Sunday (April 20) while speaking as the chief guest at a gathering organized by the Chittagong Hill Tracts Ulama Council during the National Seerat Conference held at Rangamati Government College Ground.

Addressing the gathering, the religious advisor emphasized that the upcoming national election will be determined in accordance with the will and intention of the people. He reiterated that the government is committed to the election roadmap laid out by Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and is moving forward with that framework.

He said, “The government will move in the direction where the people’s will is strongest. But we are progressing steadily with a roadmap, and the election will follow that plan.”

Maulana Mamunul Haque, President of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Ulama Council, delivered the keynote speech at the event, which was chaired by Maulana Shariat Ullah, President of the Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis.

Other notable attendees included:

  • Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Habib Ullah

  • District Superintendent of Police Dr. SM Farhad Hossain

  • General Secretary of the Ulama Parishad Maulana Abu Bakar

  • Various local and national religious leaders

The event was part of a broader effort to promote interfaith harmony and reaffirm the government's commitment to equal rights and security for all communities in Bangladesh.

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