# Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Urges Bangladeshis to Unite Against Religious Division

*LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the nation to stand united against those attempting to divide Bangladesh on religious lines.*

July 31, 2026 · Politics

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon the people to stay united against those attempting to divide the nation on the basis of religion. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to building a liberal democratic Bangladesh.

"We must stand against those who want to divide the country on the basis of religion. We cannot indulge fundamentalism. We want to build a liberal, democratic Bangladesh," he said. The LGRD Minister, who is also the Secretary General of BNP, made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion titled "Ensuring Protection and Security of Minorities" organized by the Sammilita Sanatan Parishad at Diploma Engineers Institution auditorium in the city today.

## Why is unity important?

{"question":"Why is unity important in Bangladesh?","answer":"Unity is crucial in Bangladesh to maintain the nation's historical harmony where people of all faiths have coexisted for thousands of years. It ensures that the core ideals of freedom, sovereignty, and unity, as fought for during the 1971 War of Liberation, are upheld."}

{"question":"What are the government's efforts to ensure religious harmony?","answer":"The government has outlined a 31-point state reform agenda that includes ensuring representation of various communities in state affairs. It has also taken measures to ensure safety and security during major religious festivals."}

{"question":"What did Fakhrul say about minority communities?","answer":"Fakhrul reassured members of religious minority communities, urging them not to feel isolated. He encouraged them to assert their equal constitutional rights as equal citizens of the country."}

{"question":"What is the government's stance on fundamentalism?","answer":"The government, under Fakhrul's leadership, is committed to rejecting fundamentalism and building a liberal, democratic Bangladesh."}

## Sources

- BSS

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